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Oils & Fats
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is a refined edible oil pressed from sunflower seeds and commonly used for cooking, frying, and processed foods. It is primarily a source of fat with little to no protein, carbohydrate, or fiber.
Beneficial properties
high in unsaturated fats
source of vitamin E
neutral flavor
heat-stable in refined forms
Nutritional highlights
Sunflower oil is rich in polyunsaturated fat, especially linoleic acid, and provides vitamin E; high-oleic varieties contain more monounsaturated fat.
Conditions it helps with
Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Cholesterol
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