Many of us are using refined oils for our cooking. Are these refined oils really safe for our health? Is there anything we can gain from these oils? Do you know the facts of refined oils?

The answer is absolutely nothing.

Let’s discuss about the facts of refined oils.

Refined oil means?

Refined oils are vegetable, nut or seed oils which have been highly processed to make them shelf stable.

Nickle is one of the important chemicals used for the processing of oil. This metal can be harmful to your health. The presence of this in your food can produce many harmful effects in the respiratory system, liver and even your skin. Some recent studies say that these refined oils increase the cancer risks.

Another dangerous chemical added during the refining process is sodium hydroxide. Because of this chemical we can face indigestion problems. Also, the preservatives that are added at the time of refining process are not healthy and can cause disease like Ulcers, gastroenteritis etc.

Oil refinery constitutes processes like bleaching, de-waxing, deodorizing, de-gumming and acid or alkali treatments. These hard steps reduce the chlorophyl content, flavor, smell and other nutrients in the oil. This eventually impacts with the increased oxidation and rancidity in edible oil. This causes lung problems. The temperature implicated in the processing of refined oil, eliminates all the natural and valuable substances from the oil. Instead, it increases the trans fats in the oil, which is really harmful to our heart.

Constant usage of this oil can behave as a passive poison and can cause heart problems. During the production of refined oils, high temperature is used, which destroys the vitamin E.

We will face many health problems with refined oil. Those are.

1. Diabetes

2. Renal problems

3. Allergies

4. Premature aging

5. Ulcers

6. Emphysema

7. Infertility

8. Hypoglycemia

9. Arthritis

10. Lung problems

11. Indigestion

12. And Heart problems

These are the facts about refined oils. See there are many problems with refined oil. How will we escape from these problems. There is a solution, that is cold pressed oils.

Cold pressed oils are extracted by slowly crushing the seeds to release their oil. This process enhances the flavors of the oils and keeps their nutrients intact.

Something about cold pressed ground nut oil

Cold pressed ground nut oils have plenty of essential fatty acids and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The essential fatty acids are very important for our body functions, including brain function, joints health and skin health. Monounsaturated fats reduced of hear diseases. In cold pressed ground nut oil has one more good value that is it has high levels of antioxidants. These antioxidants are protect our body from harmful effect of free radicals, which are unstable molecules, that can damage cells and provide to various diseases. So if we start using cold pressed ground nut oil, individually we can increased our intake of antioxidants and reduce their risk of developing diseases reacted to oxidative stress.

Cold pressed oils are also rich in sources of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Besides, they also contain zinc and vitamin A, C, E, D, lecithin, and potassium. Cold pressed oils contain bioflavonoids. Cold pressed oils are fast gaining popularity as a healthier and more nourishing option than refined oil commonly used in cooking.

something about cold pressed coconut oil

Cold pressed coconut oil retains cocositol, ( a natural occurring plant alcohol found in abundant quantities in coconut) to a significantly greater extent when compared to industrial method. Cocositol is helpful in generation of new neurons cells as well. Hence it is quite beneficial for people with neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

The benefits of using cold pressed oils

1. Absolutely free of pesticides

2. High in vitamin E and micronutrients those are vital for our holistic wellbeing.

3. Unprocessed- no added preservatives and chemicals.

4. Retains antioxidants.

5. Completely free from trans-fat.

6. As it mainly filtered, it is more viscous and retains the flavor fully. This helps in lesser consumption of oil as compared to the industrially processed refined oil.

7. Cold pressed gives good taste to food.

Things to remember.

1. Cold pressed oils do not have long shelf life as it is unrefined.

2. Store the oil in a dark and cool place. This helps to keep it’s nutritional quality and taste.

3. If you want to use cold pressed oil for cooking, make sure that the heat is in low or medium. If you cook in high heat the oil’s beneficial properties will be gone.

Do you know?

Reheating the oil is very harmful to our health. You know some countries like Howard in Maryland to Kauai in Hawaii have vegetable oil recycling program. They are using this recycling process to power airplanes, buses and lawnmowers. There are even guide people, who help us in recycling the cooking oil into biofuel.

Conclusion: – You’re buying the refined oil, as well as diseases. Try to avoid the refined oil from which we won’t gain anything except so many health problems. So please use cold pressed oils and make this as a habit to protect our next generation. Make a move backward for our Indian tradition. It will help you and environment. Say no to refined oils.

FAQs

1. What are the problems with refined oil?

A. The main problem is lower good HDL cholesterol and raise levels of insulin, and harmful cholesterol.

2. Which oil is better for cooking?

A. Cold pressed oil.

3. How long does cold pressed oil last?

A. 6 months.

4. How can we know the quality of cold pressed oil?

A. Unrefined and unprocessed, rich in healthy fats, has a high smoke point, has a mild nutty flavor, and which is packaged in a dark glass bottle.

5. Is cold pressed oil pure?

A. Cold pressed oil retains natural properties.

6. What is special about cold pressed oil is?

A. There is no extra heat and chemicals required.

7. At what temperature cold pressed oil is extracted?

A. At 40 degrees.