Today, let's talk about Oil, different types of oil, and many more.
Oil is a plant, animal, or synthetic fat used in frying, baking, and different ways of cooking. The nutrients found in the oil are Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. One spoon of oil gives 120 calories.
Role in health as a disease:
Olive oil helps in promoting healthy cholesterol
levels in our body and enhances the absorption of some nutrients. It's loaded with
vitamin E which can help to strengthen your skin and immune system.
Healthy olive oil salad recipes
- ½ cucumber
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- ¼ red onion
- ½ avocado
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 TBSP olive oil
Almond oil is rich in vitamin E, mono-saturated fatty acids, potassium, and zinc. It is helpful in increasing healthy HDL cholesterol while lowering harmful LDL. It can be used for frying, roasting, and for salad dressing.
Flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure it is high
in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which may reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer,
arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune and neurological disorders.
Consuming it on daily basis can also treat
constipation and improve the overall digestive system.
Peanut oil is considered brain food it's improving your
memory, mood, and attention, unlike other cooking oil peanut oil, contains no
cholesterol at all.
Canola oil might be high in omega 3 fatty acids and
low in saturated fats it is genetically modified from rapeseed oil and cheap to
manufacturing. It is high in vitamins and prevents Acne and lowers aging.
Today it is among the most preferred oils for vegan dishes.
Sunflower oil does not contain a significant amount
of minerals or vitamins that are essential for our body.
Regular consumption of sunflower oil leads to:
- Heart diseases
- High cholesterol level
Safflower oil is made from the seeds of the safflower
which is similar to the sunflower.
It contains omega 6 fatty acid which may even help prevent cardiovascular disease.
It is used as a lubricant meaning it acts as a
protective barrier to prevent water from leaving your skin. It works with your
skin to soften, dryness, smooth roughness, and solve some skin problems.
We might find it in moisturizers, conditioners, and facial cleansers.
Recommendation:
It is recommending that woman age from 19 to 30 who do
the exercise for less than 30 minutes should consume 6 teaspoons each day while
those above 30 years need only 5 teaspoons.
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