7 most beneficial vegetable oils
Vegetable oils are made by pressing from seeds, which, as a rule, contain biologically active and nutrients in high concentrations. That is why most vegetable oils have an extremely active effect on various systems of the human body and individual organs. Products of this kind have long been used for food, and are also widely used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
Today we want to tell our readers about the most useful vegetable oils.
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Coconut oil
Coconut oil is produced by cold or hot pressing from the crushed pulp of ripe fruits of the coconut tree. It contains about 10 fatty acids, its caloric content is 899 kcal per 100 g.
Coconut oil is a valuable food product. The fatty acids it contains have bactericidal, antifungal and antiviral effects. Regular consumption of oil in food reduces the likelihood of developing cardiovascular pathologies, optimizes the functioning of the digestive system, increases immunity, and helps to normalize weight. There is evidence that substances that are rich in coconut oil prevent the occurrence of malignant neoplasms.
When used for cosmetic purposes, the product saves from troubles such as hair loss, brittle nails, dry and flaky skin.
Coconut oil has a unique property that makes it irreplaceable in cooking: when cooked, unlike other edible oils, it does not emit substances harmful to health.
Cacao butter
The product made from cocoa beans contains a large amount of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. The oil contains many vitamins, salts of iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, manganese and calcium, as well as tannins and caffeine.
Cocoa butter has anti-inflammatory, wound-healing effect, promotes skin regeneration. It serves as an excellent basis for therapeutic agents in the form of candles and ointments. In addition, it contains polyphenols that prevent the occurrence of allergic reactions, which allows it to be used as a basic component of medicines. In the treatment of colds, cocoa butter is an indispensable remedy for the relief of an obsessive dry cough. It helps to improve the functioning of the immune system, improves the condition of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines, enriches the body with vitamins and antioxidants.
The product is widely used in cosmetology. The substances in its composition maintain skin tone, make it moisturized and elastic. Cocoa butter is considered to be one of the best remedies for increasing natural collagen production and reducing wrinkles.
As a food product, cocoa butter is used in the production of chocolate and other confectionery. It is this that determines the delicate taste and wonderful aroma of products of this kind. The quality of this delicacy depends on the concentration of natural cocoa butter in chocolate.
Sesame oil
Sesame seed oil contains essential amino acids, most of the minerals necessary for the normal functioning of the human body, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, D and E. It contains especially a lot of calcium: only one teaspoon of oil contains the daily requirement consumption.
With regular use in food, sesame oil normalizes the state of the endocrine, nervous and cardiovascular systems, improves sleep, relieves fatigue, helps to revitalize the brain and strengthen memory. The product is extremely useful for men: the antioxidant squalene in its composition supports the function of the prostate gland and increases the production of sex hormones. With gastritis and gastric ulcer, sesame oil heals the damaged areas of the mucous membranes, relieves pain and prevents the further development of pathological processes.
Sesame oil is considered one of the most powerful anti-aging agents: when used internally and externally (as a basis for masks), the supply of oxygen to the skin is enhanced, epidermal cells are renewed, and inflammation is reduced. Sesame oil eliminates flaking of the skin and treats acne, creates a film on the skin that protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.
Olive oil
Quality oil, obtained by cold pressing of olive fruits, contains a large amount of oleic acid, polyphenols and phytosterols. Since ancient times, this product has been widely used for food, as well as in the production of perfumery and cosmetic products (including luxury soaps). It was found that the daily intake of olive oil in food has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas, improves the condition of blood vessels and blood composition.
When used as an external agent, the oil effectively heals minor skin lesions, moisturizes and smoothes its surface. Products containing olive oil are suitable for the most delicate and problematic areas of the face (for example, the area around the eyes). Masks based on olive oil with the addition of egg yolks are successfully used to improve the appearance of hair and accelerate its growth.
Pumpkin seed oil
The composition of the oil pressed from pumpkin seeds contains substances that can alleviate the condition of patients with gastritis, colitis, gastric ulcer, hepatitis. It strengthens the walls of blood vessels and is an effective remedy for the prevention of strokes, myocardial infarction and other severe damage to the cardiovascular system.
The product is extremely useful for people suffering from reproductive system problems. It normalizes hormonal levels, helps men recover from prostatitis, and women - get rid of damage to the mucous membrane of the genital tract. There is evidence that instilling pumpkin seed oil into the nose can quickly relieve the manifestations of allergic rhinitis.
In addition, the product has a beneficial effect on flabby, wrinkled skin, restoring its elasticity and firmness.
Rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil is almost as rich in vitamin and mineral composition as olive oil. It reduces the risk of blood clots, saturates the body with beneficial omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
The oil contains substances similar in effect to estradiol. When taken regularly, it neutralizes hormonal disruptions in women and even prevents the development of malignant neoplasms of the mammary glands. Rapeseed oil is perfectly absorbed by the body and is suitable for dietary nutrition.
When consumed raw (as a salad dressing, a component of sauces, etc.), the product is an excellent budget substitute for more expensive types of vegetable oils. But you should not fry in rapeseed oil: when heated, it releases substances harmful to health.
Corn oil
Corn oil can be used raw or any kind of cooking. When heated, it almost does not lose its useful properties.
Due to the high content of vitamin E (it is almost twice as much as in olive oil), the product is indispensable in the diet of people who have endocrine disruptions. Corn oil has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and normalizes the production of sex hormones. With regular use, it relieves fatigue, strengthens the immune system, and calms the nervous system.
Corn oil is considered to be an extremely rare food for allergic reactions. Therefore, it is actively used in the production of perfumery and cosmetic products and especially children's cosmetics. The product itself is useful to rub into the scalp to strengthen hair and improve its appearance. Corn oil is an effective wound healing and disinfectant: it is used to lubricate small cuts, cracks in the skin, and poorly healing burns.
The main contraindication to the use of all vegetable oils is individual intolerance. In addition, cocoa butter is not recommended to be included in the menu of people suffering from insomnia and increased nervous irritability. Do not forget that vegetable oils are high in calories. Despite the benefits that they can bring to the body, their excessive use is fraught with excess weight. People suffering from obesity or diabetes mellitus should coordinate the norms for the inclusion of vegetable oils in the diet with nutritionists.
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Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
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