Wednesday 17 June 2015

Top 6 Best Cooking Oil For Weight Loss

You probably would have heard a lot of people saying fats are bad for health and especially if you are on a weight loss diet. Most cooking oils contain fat which adds to weight gain therefore many people avoid adding those oils to their diet. There are certain healthy cooking oils like olive oil which never add calories no matter how much you add it to your favourite dish. The other best cooking oils for weight loss are rice bran which is not only good for burning fat but also helps in boosting immunity. Canola oil too is a good option for weight loss and for a healthy heart.

Switching from a diet high in saturated fat to one high in monounsaturated fat may help you lose a small amount of extra weight even if you don't eat fewer calories, according to a study published in the "British Journal of Nutrition" in September. No single cooking oil is suitable for all uses, but a number of best oils are available with relatively high monounsaturated fat content.    
       
Canola Oil

Canola oil also provides mainly monounsaturated fat, with 62 percent, and contains only 7 percent saturated fat, making it one of the oils lowest in saturated fat. Canola oil also has a small amount of essential omega-3 fats. It has a medium-high smoke point, like extra virgin olive oil, but has a milder flavor. You can use it for making any dishes except those that require browning, searing or deep-frying at high heat.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil The best cooking oil for weight loss is olive oil. Whether extra virgin and refined, this oil contains 78 percent monounsaturated fat and 14 percent saturated fat. Olive oil is also good for the heart and for diabetics too.

Avocado oil

This is extracted from avocado fruit. It is high in monounsaturated fat, with some polyunsaturated and saturated fat. It also contains vitamin E and it enhances carotenoids. Avocado oil is good for weight loss and it lower blood pressure. It is use in the treatment of arthritis and it can also prevent it. It is very good for the skin as well. It can be used as food dressing and cooking healthy oil.

Nut and Seed Oils

Some nut and seed oils also provide high amounts of monounsaturated fats. Hazelnut oil has a high smoke point and 82 percent monounsaturated fat, with just 7 percent saturated fat. Sunflower seed oil contains 79 percent monounsaturated fat and 14 percent saturated fat, and almond oil contains 65 percent monounsaturated fat and 7 percent saturated fat. Both of these oils have high smoke points, making them good for all types of cooking.

Rice Oil

Rice bran oil is the healthiest cooking oil for weight loss since it contains one element starch in a lower form. Starch provides the body energy and this energy is used in helping with weight loss.

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