What Happens if You Overuse Cooking Oil?
                                
                                
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                                Studies suggest that consuming food cooked in degraded oil can increase the risk of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. This is just one of the serious consequences of what happens if you overuse cooking oil, a common but dangerous kitchen practice.