Rape is a mysterious oilseed crop, the potential of which has not been fully explored. It has not been studied so much that even physicists and power engineers are experimenting with its properties. A diesel locomotive running on rapeseed fuel is being tested in Russia. The research results are still being analyzed, how the usefulness of rapeseed oil in dietetics and cosmetology is analyzed.
The ambiguity of opinions about the degree of influence of rapeseed oil on the human body is explained by the fact that its properties have not been fully investigated. Nutritionists could not agree on even the chemical composition of rapeseed oil. But the product on the market is not new; since ancient times, southern Europe and the Mediterranean have added it to food.
In Russia, rapeseed was actively used in the middle of the 19th century, but its peak of popularity quickly faded away. Today he has returned to the domestic market, where some adore him, others are afraid, and still others consider him poisonous.
Healthy and nutritious rapeseed
Rapeseed oil holds the record for nutritional value and saturated and unsaturated fat content. In large quantities, it contains oleic, linoleic and other acids. The product is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially phosphorus. Its chemical composition directly depends on the rapeseed variety.
Nutritionists say that high-quality, well-refined oil improves metabolic processes and promotes weight loss. It also levels the level of harmful cholesterol, which prevents the formation of blood clots, helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and, in general, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the heart muscle, hematopoietic and circulatory systems.
Rapeseed oil is increasingly appearing on the list of foods recommended for dietary proper nutrition, its benefits are especially needed by women. Consuming this oil on a regular basis has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Rape contains a plant analogue of estradiol and helps to survive a difficult period for every woman, menopause.
Along the way, the product has an antioxidant effect, which affects the condition of the skin, nails and hair. By the way, it can be used not only in food. In cosmetology, he is responsible for the regeneration of epidermal tissues. You can moisturize and restore the beauty of skin and hair at home, many sites offer simple recipes for cosmetic masks.
A pleasant bonus to all the positive features of the rapeseed product is its amazing similarity with olive oil. By the way, not only gustatory. Rapeseed oil contains more essential fatty acids than olive oil.
Beware of healthy rapeseed oil
Lack of information gives rise to many myths about rapeseed oil. Many consider it poisonous. Indeed, it contains a lot of erucic acid, which has the most negative effect on the development of the sexual sphere in children. Breeders have bred absolutely safe rapeseed varieties, from which extremely useful oil is obtained using a special purification method.
Read the label carefully, do not chase the lowest price, follow the recommendations of nutritionists, and rapeseed oil will give you beauty and health.
Many parents, however, fearing unscrupulous manufacturers, limit foods with this oil in the diet of their children. And for good reason, rapeseed contains a large amount of thioglycosides, which, in addition to improving appetite and antimicrobial action, cause headaches and severe allergies.
The oil is not unreasonably accused of toxicity. When heated to 160-170 C, it really becomes dangerous, moreover, regular inhalation of the haze formed when frying food in this oil can cause lung cancer.
