It is better for the elderly to eat edible oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, tea oil, soybean oil, etc.

1. Olive oil: rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, which can significantly lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is suitable for the elderly, especially those suffering from high blood pressure and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

2. Sunflower seed oil: 90% is unsaturated fatty acid, of which linoleic acid accounts for about 66%. It also contains vitamin E, plant sterols, phospholipids, carotene and other nutrients. It can improve the uncomfortable symptoms associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, cerebral thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and other diseases. Suitable for the elderly.

3. Tea oil: Unsaturated fatty acids are as high as 85% to 97%, and it also contains specific physiologically active substances tea polyphenols and camellia glycosides. Regular consumption of tea oil by the elderly can effectively improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, lower cholesterol and fasting blood sugar, inhibit the increase of triglycerides, and also has obvious effects on inhibiting cancer cells.

4. Soybean oil: It is one of the most commonly used cooking oils. It can provide omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids with more content than camellia oil. It can participate in human immune regulation, and can also lower blood lipids and blood viscosity. It is suitable for the elderly with high blood lipids.

However, although the above edible oils contain more unsaturated fatty acids, excessive consumption is still not recommended. The daily diet of the elderly is still light, easy to digest and nutritionally balanced, and it is not advisable to consume too much fat.