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Vegetable Oil (Or Cooking Oil Of Choice)
Vegetable oil is a broad term for refined oils extracted from plant sources such as soybean, canola, corn, sunflower, or safflower. It is commonly used for sautéing, frying, baking, and food manufacturing.
Beneficial properties
energy-dense
source of unsaturated fats
contains essential fatty acids
supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Nutritional highlights
Vegetable oils primarily provide fat, especially mono- and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids, and some types contain vitamin E and small amounts of vitamin K.
Conditions it helps with
Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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