With the realization that junk food consumption is increasing rapidly over time and is compromising our health, we have all become more health conscious today.Also read – Is olive oil good for your health? 7 myths about olive oil exposed
People who are more concerned about their health and fitness use olive oil instead of refined oil as a healthy replacement. But what if we tell you that there is a better alternative than olive oil? Also read – Benefits of Olive Oil: 4 Reasons to Add Olive Oil to Your Hair Care Regime
Suppose you are more conscious about your health and fitness then try using canola oil. Canola oil, also known as rapeseed oil, is extracted from the seeds of the canola plant. Canola oil has excellent nutritional value and is an excellent choice for the kitchen. Canola oil is also better than other oils when frying food. Also read – Hair-care tips: How to get rid of head lice using olive oil
Of the commonly used oils, canola oil contains the most omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), second only to flaxseed oil.
ALA helps protect the heart through its effects on cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation. Therefore, it is important to include it in your diet because your body cannot make it.
Canola oil has a light texture and neutral taste. As it has a mild taste, it does not affect the taste of other ingredients.
The benefits of using canola oil
Let us now look at some of the essential benefits of canola oil that make it better than olive oil.
- Canola oil is the healthiest oil because it contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
- It helps to get rid of joint stiffness and inflammation.
- It helps lower cholesterol levels as it contains 7% saturated fat.
- Consuming canola oil daily for weeks can reduce belly fat by 1.6%.
- Canola oil is good for the skin as it is rich in vitamins E and K. It helps prevent skin problems and signs of aging such as acne, wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes and rashes.
Canola oil has many other benefits, such as it can be used as a body oil to keep skin plump and moisturized. It also contains high fumes, which allow food to retain its nutritional value. Rapeseed oil contains the least saturated fat of all oils commonly used in the kitchen. It is low in monounsaturated fats and high in polyunsaturated fats which lowers LDL cholesterol.
Canola oil is better than olive oil because it contains more vitamin E than olive oil, less saturated fat, and higher fumes which makes it a better choice for Indian cuisine than olive oil.
Now you know why canola oil or rapeseed oil is better than olive oil for regular use in the kitchen. If you want a healthy meal, try adding canola oil to your kitchen, and we bet you won’t be disappointed!
(This article is credited to Mr. Shammi Agarwal, Managing Director, Pansari Group)
