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5 Cooking Oils Excellent For Your Health
Cooking oils that have a high smoke point are known to be the healthiest. Here are some healthy cooking oils you can have in your kitchen
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Olive oil
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Olive oil is one of the best cooking oils as it is good for your heart health. It contains phytochemicals and phenolic compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties
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Avocado oil
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Avocado oil improves metabolism and helps lower blood pressure, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and keeps heart diseases at bay
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Sunflower oil
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Sunflower oil contains unsaturated fats that helps lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is an excellent source of vitamin E and is good for deep frying
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Flaxseed oil
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Flaxseed oil is packed with potassium and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and improve heart health. It helps lower cholesterol levels and improves digestive health
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Sesame oil
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Sesame oil has both mono and polyunsaturated fats that improve cardiovascular health. It contains antioxidants such as sesamol and sesaminol that help prevent various diseases
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