Trying to lose weight? Forget frying your foods and consider other cooking methods instead.Frying your food enables it to soak in âtonsâ of oil or cooking fat. Think of your food as a sponge. The second it hits the pan, it starts to absorb oil and most of this oil is going directly into your body.Healthier cooking methodsInstead of frying your food, try adopting healthier methods of cooking that involve using no or less oil. This could include roasting, steaming, poaching, baking and boiling. Limit nutrients from being lostYou may even start to experience new taste sensations by preparing food in different ways. An added benefit is that the cooking method may be a better option in limiting the destruction of nutrients - which are often destroyed by some methods of cooking.