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Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil is a broad term for refined oils extracted from plant sources such as soybean, corn, sunflower, canola, or safflower. It is commonly used for cooking and baking and is primarily a source of dietary fat.
Beneficial properties
energy-dense
source of unsaturated fats
contains vitamin E in some varieties
Nutritional highlights
Vegetable oil provides mostly fat, especially unsaturated fatty acids, and may contain vitamin E depending on the source oil and level of refining.
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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