Oils to use during your weight loss journey

Feature Desk Published: 14 June 2022, 09:56 AM
Oils to use during your weight loss journey
Olive, walnut and almond oil on wooden background (iStock)

Oil plays an important role when it comes to weight management, it is one of the major ingredients which plays an important role in weight gain as it contains lots of calories and fats. Although it makes food tastier but makes you fat if not chosen properly we can eat oils that are loaded with good cholesterol and should be in their purest form. Here are some oils which can be used during your weight loss journey.

1. Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil is the natural oil extracted from olives, the fruit of the olive tree. And it is very good for the overall health of the body it is good for cholesterol and heart disease

As about 14% of the oil is saturated fat, whereas 11% is polyunsaturated, such as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

2. Health Benefits of Coconut Oil 

Coconut oil is extracted from the coconut kernel, and while it does contain saturated fats, they are healthy. It also contains medium-chain triglycerides that promote weight loss. However, make sure you go for extra virgin coconut oil because it also helps to tackle abdominal fat. Widely used in south India Coconut oil are one of the healthiest oil for cooking and weight loss.

3. Health Benefits of Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants. According to studies, avocado oil can increase HDL (good cholesterol) and reduce bad cholesterol, it’s also beneficial to lower blood pressure. Avocado oil is rich in fatty acids that can help the skin to look firmer and younger for longer.

4. Health benefits of Mustard oil

Cold-pressed mustard oil is traditionally used in Indian food is full nutrition and must be used for weight loss as this oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, a type of unsaturated fat found in foods like nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils.

5. Health benefits of Peanut oil

Peanut oil is healthy and tasty it contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that helps in weight loss by preventing the appetite. Peanut oil has a high smoking point and is one of the best options when it comes to frying, or cooking in woks and pans. It is costly but has amazing properties.

Source: The Statesman