When it comes to oils, nutritionists such as Amanda Ursell think everything is bad. However, she doesn’t deny either that some can be better, healthier and less fatty than the others. Infact, oil is important for the human body as it contains vitamins, essential fatty acids and also boosts the energy levels.
Experts opine that vegetable oils — whether monosaturated or polyunsaturated work best for losing weight and in maintaining heart health. Mono saturated oils are reported to reduce the bad LDL cholesterol levels in the body and promote the good HDL cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated oils on the other hand, lower the blood pressure levels but give a boost with the linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid the human body cannot manufacture.
Kinds of Monosaturated Oils
Listed below are some monosaturated oils recommended for health and which aid weight loss:
- Olive Oil
- Canola Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
Kinds of Polyunsaturated Oils
Listed below are some polyunsaturated oils:
- Corn Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Sunflower Oil
Olive oil is considered to be the best of all cooking oils. However, incase you want to fry stuff in olive oil do not because olive oil does not have a high smoke point. Use soy, canola or sunflower oil to fry food as they have a higher smoke point. Virgin oil should also be used for salad dressings alone.
Canadian researchers were able to tell that “functional oil” can reduce cholesterol levels, increase the metabolism rate and also contribute effectively towards long-tem weight loss in men. Amanda Wynne, spokesperson for British Dietetic Association opines that the study is too short to determine the long-term weight loss goals. Therefore, functional oil shouldn’t be misinterpreted as the magical solution for losing weight.
Researchers opine that as long as oil is restricted to minimum use, they are healthy and lucrative for health. A healthy diet and loads of activity still happen to be the most suitable ways to shedding weight gradually and effectively.
Warning: if you’re going for functional products, read labels carefully and check whether they can really be of much use to you.
