Sunday, October 6, 2013

FACTS ABOUT COOKING OILS




1.OLIVE OIL

PROS:

- It contains the highest levels of polyphenol, a powerful anti-oxidant.
- olive oil raises good cholesterol (HDL) and lowering bad cholesterol (LDL).
- Olive oil is known to significantly lower your risk of having heart attack.

CONS:

- It is high in calories.
- consuming too much will lead to gain weight and obesity .


2.COCONUT OIL


PROS:

-It contains about 66 percent Medium Chain Fatty Acids(MCFA).
- MCFA have antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal properties, and have the ability to boost the immune system.
- MCFA are good for digestion and stimulating the body's metabolism leading to weight loss.They also boosts energy levels.

- STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT POPULATIONS                                                                                  THAT EAT A LOT OF COCONUT ARE THE HEALTHIEST IN THE WORLD.

  CONS:
                                                                         
  - Even though it has some heart-friendly fatty acids (MYRISTIC), it has MORE heart-unfriendly fatty acids (LAURIC).
                                                                                                                                                 
  - IT IS A SATURATED FAT THAT NEEDS TO BE CONSUMED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES IN THE DIET.  
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  - The fatty acids found in coconut oil are associated with  increased risk of heart attack/stroke.                                                                             

3.SESAME OIL

PROS:

- It reduces the high blood pressure,cholesterol  and improves the health of diabetes patients.
- High in polyunsaturated fat.
- Contains Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium and Copper.

CONS:

- Sesame oil doesn't have many negative qualities.
- It is loaded with of fats and calories.


4.RICEBRAN OIL

PROS:

- Rich in Vitamins C and Anti-oxidants.
- It improves Cardiovascular problem and lower cholesterol.
- It is filled with healthy fatty acids.
- THERE ARE LOTS OF HEALTH BENEFITS IN USING RICEBRAN OIL AND IT IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S HEALTHIEST AND MOST VERSATILE OIL OF ALL.

 CONS: 

- Ricebran oil doesn't have many negative qualities.
- It is fattening and relatively high in calories so use it moderately. 

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