On the shelves of shops you can find a variety of vegetable oils: coconut, safflower, almond, coconut … Learn how to use each of them correctly!
- Rapeseed oil. It has a neutral aroma and is perfect for frying, making sauces and salad dressings. Contains 62% monounsaturated acids, 7% saturated, 31% polyunsaturated acids (of which 11% omega-3), vitamin F. By introducing this oil into your diet, you provide your vessels with additional support!
- Safflower oil. Has a characteristic floral aroma (can be either mild or subtle), which is perfect for chicken and pasta. The high smoke point allows this oil to be used for deep frying. The beneficial properties of the oil are contained in the high content of linoleic acid (Omega-9), vitamins A and E.
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Almond oil. Its unobtrusive almond aroma will be a wonderful addition to desserts! It can also be used to cook food at high temperatures. If we talk about health, then this type of oil has a positive effect on digestion, lowers blood cholesterol, fights free radicals, and reduces the risk of obesity.
- Avocado oil. In rare cases, it has a light aroma. On it you can cook roast and fry meat, season salads. Moreover, the thermal effect does not detract from its useful properties at all! Avocado oil will be beneficial for your cardiovascular system, immune system, and skin.
- Sunflower oil. The most familiar oil to us has an excellent set of beneficial properties: it is rich in Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair, maintains visual acuity, strengthens the nervous and vascular systems. In cooking, it is used as a salad dressing, an integral part of sauces; fried and stewed on it.
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Olive oil. It can have both the subtlest and very rich odor. Perfectly complements cold appetizers, salads, and is also an indispensable component of Pesto sauce. Extremely useful: includes vitamins E, K, A, F, Omega-9, -7, -6 acids. True, such a set is possible only in real olive oil. In order to verify the authenticity of your purchase, you can pour a little oil into a glass and put it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Real oil will thicken and sediment will appear at the bottom of the glass.
- Grape seed oil, which is a by-product of winemaking. Has a neutral odor, which makes the range of its application very wide. The peculiarity of this oil is the extremely high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids - 73%! In addition, this oil is rich in vitamin E and contains the powerful antioxidant procyanidin, which reduces the risk of cancers and cardiovascular diseases, and also contributes to weight loss.
- Peanut butter. It has an amazing nutty aroma, which makes it an indispensable component of Asian cuisine. Rich in vitamin E and phytostereols, phosphorus, zinc, iodine, calcium. Nutritious and easy to digest, it helps to quickly eliminate hunger. Good for the growing body.
- Coconut oil. Has a characteristic coconut aroma. Used in baked goods, added to soups, stews, curries. Rich in vitamins E and K, antioxidants and antibacterial components, iron, organic sulfur, polyphenols. Strengthens bones, lowers cholesterol, accelerates metabolism, normalizes digestion, improves immunity.
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Sesame oil. Another indispensable component of Asian cuisine. Its bright nutty aroma suits both meat and fish and vegetables. Contains Omega-9, -6, vitamins E and K in small amounts. The use of this oil in food serves as an excellent prevention of cancer!
- Soybean oil. If you need to fry meat or vegetables in a little oil, opt for soybean oil. This oil has a neutral odor and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can help reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.
- Walnut oil. Has an amazing nutty aroma. Use it to add flavor to sauces, salad dressings and pasta. A bonus will be the beneficial properties of this type of oil: improving immunity, strengthening blood vessels, restoring the body after illness, preventing flu and colds. Just remember not to heat this oil.
- Linseed oil is also not subject to heating. But it is very tasty and useful for them to season salads: it is an excellent source of Omega-3 acids (57%). The beneficial properties of the oil include the normalization of fat metabolism, a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus.
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Wheat germ oil. This aromatic oil is only suitable for cold dishes. Its composition is identical to that of flaxseed, it is also useful for weight loss, as well as removing toxins. A powerful antioxidant!
