Each capsule (0.2 g) contains 0.084 mg of carotenoids from concentrate sea ​​buckthorn oil, the recommended daily dose of the product provides 6-12% of the physiological need for beta-carotene.

In addition to carotenes, sea buckthorn oil also contains a number of biologically active compounds: vitamins B1, B2, C, P, K, E; flavonoids - isorhamnetin, quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, catechin, which have capillary-strengthening, cardio-stimulating, gastroprotective, diuretic, anti-inflammatory effects; chlorogenic acid, which has a choleretic effect; beta-sitosterin, choline, which stimulates the synthesis of phospholipids, has a lipotropic effect, prevents fatty liver, enhances phagocytosis, helps improve memory, especially in old age, and has a sedative effect; alpha and beta amirins are compounds that regulate lipid metabolism.

• healthy people for the prevention of A-hypovitaminosis, to increase the body's defenses, to improve the condition of skin, nails and hair, for children to ensure normal growth, for elderly people for active longevity, to maintain the antioxidant defense system, especially for people living in environmentally unfavorable areas, as well as those exposed to various types of household radiation (working with a computer, prolonged exposure to the sun);
• as a product therapeutic nutrition for eye diseases, decreased vision, skin diseases, accompanied by dryness and slow regeneration, for chronic diseases gastrointestinal tract (inflammatory and ulcerative-erosive lesions), bronchi, lungs, tuberculosis, In this case, the main treatment of diseases should be entrusted to a doctor.

• healthy people for the prevention of E-hypovitaminosis, to maintain systems antioxidant protection of the body, especially for residents of industrial areas, centers of large cities, computer users, people exposed to the sun for a long time; children for normal growth, elderly people to slow down the aging process, to improve the condition of skin, nails and hair;
• for the prevention of disorders of linide metabolism and atherosclerosis;
• as a therapeutic food product for muscular dystrophies, degenerative changes in bones, joints, ligaments, including post-traumatic ones, with decreased function of the gonads, with menopause, with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, with diseases of the heart and peripheral vessels, while the main treatment of the above diseases should be entrusted to a doctor.

• for healthy people as a source of unsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids, essential amino acids, vitamins, microelements that have a general strengthening effect on the body;
• for the prevention of lipid, protein, water-salt metabolism disorders;
• as a therapeutic food product for diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract(chronic glomerulo- and pyelonephritis, cystitis, urolithiasis), for osteoporosis. The main treatment of these diseases should be entrusted to a doctor.

Vegetable oils

Consists of a mixture of sunflower, mustard, linseed and sesame oils.

A combination of four different compositions vegetable oils(Table 1) optimizes the ratio of fatty acids of various classes (Table 1), enriches the amino acid, vitamin and mineral composition of the mixture.

This functional food product that with regular use supplies the body with essential nutritional factors and promotes good physical development. Flaxseed oil regulates the processes of growth and development of the brain, eyes, gonads, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, and enhances tissue regeneration. Sesame oil is a valuable dietary food product that has a beneficial effect on health. In medicine, it is used for therapeutic nutrition for lipid metabolism disorders, arterial hypertension, and inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the joints. IN last years sesame seeds and sesame oil are actively used for the prevention of osteoporosis, due to the presence of calcium and phosphorus in it - building materials for bone tissue, and phytoestrogens that control bone resorption processes. In bodybuilding sesame oil is consumed to increase muscle mass. Sunflower oil is an additional source of essential amino acids and magnesium. Mustard oil improves appetite, stimulates digestion processes, promotes better absorption of nutrients. It should be noted that for good physical development, not only good nutrition is important, but also high physical activity.

Consists of a mixture of corn, mustard and pumpkin oils.

This mixture combines three oils that have an effect on the organs of the digestive system. Corn oil enhances the secretion of bile, reduces its viscosity, and has an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect. Mustard oil improves appetite, stimulates digestion, and has bactericidal and anthelmintic activity. Pumpkin oil enhances the motor function of the colon and bile ducts and has an anthelmintic effect.

Consists of a mixture of corn, mustard, camelina oils and rosehip oil.

It has an original aroma and taste, it combines the fresh pungent aroma and taste of camelina and mustard oils, and the softness of corn oil. The high taste of this oil is not inferior to its beneficial properties. Corn and mustard oils are rich in linoleic (omega-6) oleic acid but low in alpha-linolenic (omega-3) acid; camelina oil is the “champion” in terms of alpha-linolenic acid content, and contains linoleic and oleic acids in smaller quantities (Table 1); rosehip oil is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid. The combination of these oils makes the ratio of fatty acids more harmonious, capable of regulating the content of lipids and cholesterol in the blood. Tocopherols, carotenoids, phospholipids, bioflavonoids contained in all components of the mixture form an antioxidant complex. The anti-atherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, tonic, antispasmodic, choleretic, bactericidal, anthelmintic effect of the components of the oil mixture determines its positive influence to almost all systems of the human body.

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1 upon oxidation of 1 g of fat to carbon dioxide and water, 9 kcal are formed, with the oxidation of 1 g of proteins or carbohydrates - approximately 4 kcal,

2, under the influence of desaturases, desaturation occurs, double bonds are formed, from lat. saturatio - saturation,

3 elongases lengthen the carbon chain, from lat. elongatio - stretching, lengthening.

For proper nutrition, a person needs vegetable oils. These are the sources and means necessary for the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Vegetable oils differ in the composition of their raw materials, the degree of purification and the features of the technological process. First you need to understand their classification. In our article we will look at the main types of vegetable oils and their uses. Here we note their beneficial qualities and contraindications for use.

Classification of vegetable oils

Origins are classified according to the following criteria:

1. Consistency: solid and liquid. Solid ones contain saturated fats. These include (cocoa and coconut) and low-use (palm). Liquids contain monounsaturated (olive, sesame, peanut, avocado, hazelnut) and polyunsaturated (sunflower, etc.) fatty acids.
2. Cold-pressed oils (the healthiest) differ according to the method of extraction; hot (the raw material is heated before pressing, as a result of which it becomes more liquid and the product is extracted in a larger volume); obtained by extraction (the raw materials are treated with a special solvent before pressing).
3. Types of vegetable oils by purification method:

• unrefined - obtained as a result of rough mechanical cleaning; such oils have a pronounced odor, are considered the most beneficial for the body and may have a characteristic sediment at the bottom of the bottle;
• hydrated - purified by spraying with hot water, they become more transparent, do not have a pronounced odor and do not form sediment;
• refined - oils that have undergone additional processing after mechanical purification and have a weak taste and odor;
• deodorized - obtained as a result of processing with hot steam under a vacuum, they are practically colorless, taste and odorless.

Vegetable oils for food

Vegetable oils are widely used in all areas of human life. Most of them are very useful. Certain types of vegetable oils are used in the manufacture of cosmetics, shampoos, hair masks, etc. Some of them are more used as medicines in folk medicine. And yet, almost all types of vegetable oil are suitable for consumption. They bring invaluable benefits to the body.

Among all existing types, the most useful vegetable oils for food are distinguished. These include those that contain monounsaturated fatty acids (olive, sesame, peanut, rapeseed, avocado and hazelnut). Such fats are considered healthy because they help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

One of the most common oils, which is in great demand all over the world, is sunflower oil.

The benefits and harms of sunflower oil

Sunflower is the most common and in demand all over the world. It is extracted from oilseed sunflower seeds. Except everyone beneficial properties that sunflower oil has, its price is one of the lowest compared to other varieties, which also makes it the most affordable. It is only 65-80 rubles per liter.

Sunflower oil is a source of linoleic acid, important vitamins and a whole complex of unsaturated fats, including Omega-6. Its regular use helps to normalize the functioning of all body systems, improves the quality of skin and hair.

Sunflower oil, the price of which is set at one of the lowest levels, is widely used in cooking in the production of mayonnaise, other sauces, baking confectionery, etc.

It is not recommended to consume this product in excessive quantities for people with gallbladder diseases. It contains polyunsaturated fats, which, when heated, form free radicals - extremely dangerous substances for the human body.

Olive oil: beneficial properties for the body

Olive is obtained from the European black or green olive. In its production, different methods of extraction and degrees of purification are used. The most common types of vegetable oils are:

• Unrefined, first pressing - obtained by mechanical pressing of the raw materials. This product is considered the healthiest, ideal for dressing salads and improving the quality and taste of ready-made dishes.
• Refined second pressing - obtained by pressing the raw materials remaining after the first pressing. During the production process, up to 20% extra virgin olive oil is added to it, so it is also very healthy, and when frying it does not form carcinogens, like sunflower oil.

Olive oil has the following properties and characteristics:

• contains twice as much oleic acid as sunflower;
• reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood;
• used for the prevention of heart and vascular diseases;
• improves digestion;
• necessary for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins;
• contains monounsaturated fatty acids and Omega-6 in small quantities.

All the benefits of corn oil

Corn is obtained from the germ of corn. In terms of beneficial properties, it surpasses such types of vegetable oils as sunflower and extra virgin olive oil.

A product based on corn germ is useful because:

• is a source of fatty acids (saturated and unsaturated);
• improves brain functions;
• stabilizes the functioning of the endocrine system;
• helps remove cholesterol from the blood.

Soybean vegetable oil

Soy is produced from the seeds of a plant of the same name. It is widespread in Asian countries, where, thanks to its unique chemical composition considered one of the most useful. Widely used as a dressing for salads and in the preparation of first and second courses.

The benefits to the body are determined by its composition. It contains essential polyunsaturated fats (linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid), lecithin, Omega-3 and Omega-6, as well as vitamins E, K and choline. This product is recommended for use to improve immunity and speed up metabolism.

Such healthy flaxseed oil

Flaxseed is obtained by cold pressing from flax seeds. Thanks to this cleaning method, it retains all the beneficial properties and vitamins contained in the raw materials. Flaxseed and some other types of vegetable oils are classified as elixirs of youth, having the highest biological value. It is considered the record holder for the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids.

In addition, linseed oil has the following distinctive features:

• lowers cholesterol and blood glucose levels;
• improves metabolism;
• protects nerve cells from destruction;
• increases brain activity.

Sesame oil and its beneficial properties

Sesame is produced by cold pressing roasted or raw sesame seeds. In the first case, the product has a dark color and a strong nutty taste, and in the second, a less pronounced color and aroma.

Useful qualities of sesame oil:

• this is a record holder among other types of oil for calcium content;
• stabilizes the functioning of the endocrine and female reproductive systems;
• contains a unique antioxidant squalene, which increases the body's resistance to adverse conditions and cleanses the blood of toxins and breakdown products;
• ensures the removal of “bad” cholesterol, preventing its deposition in blood vessels.

This product is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine for pickling foods and salad dressings.

Rapeseed oil: beneficial properties and contraindications for use

Rapeseed is obtained from the seeds of a plant called rapeseed. The product obtained from seed processing is widely used for human consumption. In unrefined form, it contains substances that cause disturbances in the development of the body, in particular, slowing down the onset of reproductive maturity. That is why it is recommended to eat only refined rapeseed oil.

The beneficial properties and contraindications are completely contained in its composition. Its benefits for the body are as follows:

• surpasses olive oil in biochemical composition;
• contains large quantities of vitamin E, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated acids;
• normalizes the functioning of all body systems.

Unrefined rapeseed oil is contraindicated for use, as it contributes to the accumulation of toxins in the body.

Mustard oil and its benefits for the body

Mustard is obtained from the seeds of a plant of the same name. This oil was first produced back in the 8th century, but in Russia it became popular during the reign of Catherine II. The product has a golden color, a pleasant aroma and a unique, rich vitamin composition. Mustard oil contains unsaturated fats, including Omega-3 and Omega-6 and phytoncides, which fight viruses and bacteria during colds.

Mustard oil has bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties, acts as a natural antibiotic, improves the functioning of the digestive system, improves the composition of the blood, cleansing it.

Palm oil: beneficial and harmful qualities

Palm oil is extracted from the pulp of special fruits. It is generally accepted that it only causes harm to the body. In particular, such oil consists of a large amount of saturated fat; as a result of storage at room temperature, it turns into margarine, and when ingested, it is poorly absorbed, causing stomach upset. Consuming such a product in large quantities can lead to serious disruptions in the functioning of the cardiovascular system, which is not the case with other types of vegetable oils for food.

Among the positive qualities of this product are its antioxidant properties and the ability to improve the condition of skin and hair.

M legs vegetable oils have remarkable beneficial properties and are an essential element of a balanced diet. Moreover, each of them has its own distinctive useful features, which other oils do not have. Therefore, it is recommended to eat several types of healthy oils.

There are different types of oils based on raw materials, production processes and consistency.

1. Unrefined - has undergone only mechanical cleaning. With this method, the beneficial properties of vegetable oils are preserved as much as possible, they acquire the taste and smell characteristic of the product from which they are obtained, and may have sediment. This is the healthiest vegetable oil;
2. Hydrated - cleaned with hot water spray. It has a less pronounced odor, without sediment and is not cloudy;
3. Refined - neutralized with alkali after mechanical cleaning. This product is transparent, with a weak taste and odor;
4. Deodorized - cleaned with hot steam under vacuum. This product is almost odorless, tasteless and colorless.

Oil extraction methods:

• cold pressing - such oils have the greatest benefits for the body;
• hot pressing - the raw materials are heated before pressing so that the oil contained in it is more liquid and is subject to extraction in a larger volume;
• extractionI- the raw materials are processed with a solvent that extracts the oil. The solvent is subsequently removed, but some small part of it may remain in the final product, which can be harmful to the body.

Vegetable oils typically consist of a combination of fatty acids from all three categories. Depending on which fatty acids predominate in a given type of oil, we classify it into one category or another.

1. Solids, consisting of saturated fatty acids: coconut, cocoa butter, palm.
2. Liquid, consisting of unsaturated fatty acids:

• with monounsaturated acids (olive, peanut, avocado oil);
• with polyunsaturated fatty acids (sunflower, sesame, soybean, rapeseed, corn, cottonseed, etc.).

If you choose it in a store, it is worth remembering that the unrefined one will be the most useful. Which unrefined vegetable oil is better? Cold pressed. It is in such a product, which has not undergone thermal and chemical treatment, that vitamins and biologically active substances are better preserved.

Any vegetable oil is susceptible to oxidation in the light, so it must be stored in a dark place. The optimal storage temperature is from 5 to 20 degrees Celsius without sudden temperature changes. Unrefined oils should be stored in the refrigerator. It is better to use a glass storage container with a narrow neck, but not metal.

The shelf life of vegetable oil can be long - up to 2 years, provided that the temperature is maintained and there is no light. An opened bottle should be used within a month.

Let's consider the types of vegetable oils based on their raw materials, their use and benefits for the body.

Everyone knows about the benefits of vegetable oils. But not everyone knows about the unique properties of each of them.

SESAME OIL

Sesame oil is obtained from raw or roasted sesame seeds by cold pressing. Unrefined oil made from roasted sesame seeds has a dark brown color, a rich sweetish-nutty taste and a strong aroma. No less useful is the oil obtained from raw sesame seeds - it is light yellow in color and has a less pronounced taste and smell.

Light in consistency and sweet in taste, sesame oil is rich in vitamins, zinc and especially calcium. Therefore, it is successfully used to prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Sesame oil, also known as “Sesame”, has been very popular since ancient times and has always been valued for its healing, gastronomic and cosmetic properties. In the canons of medical science, Abu Ali Ibn Sino (Avicenna) gives about a hundred recipes based on sesame oil. It was also widely used and is still used in Ayurvedic recipes. Finally, everyone knows about the widespread use of this oil in folk medicine.

Sesame oil is a valuable food and excellent medicinal product:

• effective for various pulmonary diseases, shortness of breath, asthma, dry cough;
• recommended for patients diabetes mellitus;
• increases platelet count and improves blood clotting;
• in case of obesity, promotes weight loss and strengthens the body;
• in the treatment of high acidity of gastric juice;
• prevents the formation of blood clots, opens blockages;
• helps with gastrointestinal colic, nephritis and pyelonephritis, kidney stones;
• used for anemia, internal bleeding, hyperfunction thyroid gland;
• used as an anthelmintic.

It should be taken into account that unrefined sesame oil is not suitable for frying, and it is recommended to add it to hot dishes only before serving, preferably to a cooled dish. When heated, most of the beneficial substances contained in this oil are destroyed.

LINSEED OIL

This vegetable oil is considered feminine as it helps produce your own estrogen. It is also a strong antioxidant.

Flaxseed oil was known for its beneficial properties back in Ancient Rus'. It was consumed internally and also used externally for skin and hair care.

It must be present in the diet of pregnant women: flaxseed oil contains the largest amount of unsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids (than in everything known fish oil), necessary for the proper development of the child’s brain. It is also reliably known that eating flaxseed oil reduces the risk of stroke by 40%.

Flaxseed oil also contains a large amount of vitamin E, which is the vitamin of youth and longevity, as well as vitamin F, which prevents the deposits of “bad” cholesterol in the arteries and is responsible for the good condition of hair and skin. Vitamin F promotes weight loss by burning saturated fat. Vitamin F in flaxseed oil interacts easily with vitamin E.

Flaxseed oil also contains vitamins necessary for our body, such as vitamin A, which rejuvenates our skin cells, making it more even, smooth and velvety, and promotes hair growth, as well as B vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on nail growth and skin health and balance of the nervous system.

If you take a tablespoon of flaxseed oil on an empty stomach in the morning, your hair will become fuller and shinier, and your skin color will be more even.

You can also make hair masks from flaxseed oil. To do this, oil heated in a water bath should be applied to dry hair, covered with film and a heated towel, left for three hours, then rinsed in the usual way. This mask makes dry hair less brittle and promotes hair growth and shine.

When eating flaxseed oil, you must take into account that this product must be consumed without heat treatment, since when exposed to high temperatures it deteriorates: it appears bad smell and dark color. Therefore, it is best to refuel linseed oil salads or eat it in its pure form.

When buying flaxseed oil, do not forget that it needs to be stored in the refrigerator, in a dark bottle, and its shelf life is limited.

MUSTARD OIL

Several centuries ago, mustard oil could only be tasted at the royal court; in those days it was called an “imperial delicacy.” Mustard oil contains absolutely all fat-soluble vitamins, it has a specific aroma and piquant taste, is perfect for dressing salads, and emphasizes the taste of vegetables. In addition, salads with this dressing stay fresh longer. Any baked goods that contain this product turn out fluffy and do not go stale for a long time.

In terms of its dietary and gastronomic properties, it is significantly superior to the popular sunflower one: the “imperial delicacy” contains one and a half times more vitamin D alone. It contains a lot of vitamin A, which promotes the growth of the body and improves immunity, vitamins K and P, which improve the strength and elasticity of capillaries, and the general strengthening substance carotene. In addition, mustard oil contains vitamin B6, which plays a critical role in nitrogen metabolism and the processes of synthesis and breakdown of amino acids in the body.

Many naturopathic nutritionists consider the “imperial delicacy” to be a ready-made medicine. Thanks to its antiseptic and bactericidal properties, this vegetable oil is perfect for the treatment of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and colds. Some doctors recommend that their patients drink a tablespoon of mustard oil every morning on an empty stomach as a preventive measure.

CORN OIL

Corn oil is the healthiest oil available and familiar to us. Corn oil is especially suitable for frying and stewing because it does not form carcinogens, does not foam and does not burn. Due to its beneficial properties, corn oil is widely used in the production of dietary products and baby food.

The main factors determining the dietary properties of corn oil should be considered its high content of unsaturated fatty acids (vitamin F) and vitamin E.

The large amount of vitamin E in corn oil helps strengthen the human immune system. This vitamin is also called the “vitamin of youth” because it is an antioxidant and slows down the aging process in the body, affects metabolic processes, cholesterol levels in the blood, and improves the functioning of the liver, intestines, and gall bladder. Vitamin E in corn oil is indispensable in the treatment of “female” and nervous diseases.

Unsaturated fatty acids contained in corn oil increase the body's resistance to infectious diseases and facilitate the removal of excess cholesterol from the body. Unrefined corn oil has long been used in folk medicine to treat migraines, runny nose and asthma.

OLIVE OIL

The great Homer called olive oil “liquid gold.” Olive oil was used back in Ancient Egypt. Olive has been a symbol of peace and purity and has always been valued for its many health benefits.

Olive oil is considered the healthiest of all vegetable oils. It normalizes blood pressure, improves the functioning of the heart and digestive organs. There is evidence that regular consumption of olive oil reduces the risk of breast cancer several times. When used externally, it has disinfectant and rejuvenating properties.

Extra virgin olive oil can be considered the best. It is best to add it to salads as a dressing. In such olive oil acidity usually does not exceed 1%, and it is believed that the lower the acidity of the oil, the higher its quality. “First cold press” olive oil is considered even more valuable, although this concept is quite arbitrary - the oil also heats up to one degree or another during “cold pressing.”

Olive oil is one of the best oils for frying because... it retains its structure at high temperatures and does not burn

(due to the low content of unsaturated fatty acids). Therefore, lovers of healthy eating can safely use it to prepare all kinds of dishes - heat, sauté, fry - and at the same time enjoy a pleasant natural aroma.

But remember that dishes cooked with a crispy crust are no longer healthy. In addition to frying, there are other methods of heat treatment, such as stewing, baking or steaming. They are more suitable for a healthy lifestyle.

The taste of olive oil deteriorates over time, so it is recommended to consume the entire supply of the product within a year.

PUMPKIN OIL

This oil contains a large number of biologically active substances: phospholipids, vitamins B1, B2, C, P, flavonoids, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids - linolenic, oleic, linoleic, palmetic, stearic. Pumpkin oil smells absolutely amazing.

For its healing properties, pumpkin seed oil is popularly called “Pharmacy in miniature.”

Pumpkin oil is most often used as a salad dressing. It is not recommended to heat it: in this case, it loses a significant part of its beneficial properties. Store pumpkin seed oil in a tightly sealed bottle in a cool, dark place.

CEDAR OIL

Siberian cedar oil is a natural product that is a natural concentrate of vitamin E and contains a large amount of polyunsaturated acids that are not synthesized in the body and can only be supplied with food.

From traditional medicine it is known that cedar oil:

• has a general strengthening effect
• helps eliminate chronic fatigue syndrome
• increases the mental and physical capabilities of the human body
• restores the body's strength

In ancient times, Siberian cedar oil was called a remedy for 100 diseases. Its healing properties are recognized not only by folk medicine, but also by official medicine. The results of the tests indicate the high effectiveness of cedar oil in complex therapy in the treatment of the following diseases:

1. pancreatitis, cholestitis;
2. varicose veins, trophic ulcers;
3. peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach;
4. superficial gastritis;
5. prevents baldness, brittle hair and nails;
6. improves blood composition, helps increase hemoglobin;
7. regulates lipid metabolism, i.e. reduces blood cholesterol levels
8. effective for various skin diseases, burns and frostbite.

Cedar oil has always been considered a delicacy. It is easily absorbed by the body, has high nutritional and healing properties, and is unusually rich in vitamins and microelements. Pine nut oil contains a wide range of substances beneficial to the human body: polyunsaturated fatty acids, proteins, vitamins A, B, E, D, F, 14 amino acids, 19 microelements.

Using Siberian cedar oil for massage in a bath or sauna gives the effect of skin rejuvenation, makes it firm and elastic, and also ensures the prevention of skin diseases.

COCONUT OIL

This oil of tropical origin has a unique chemical composition. Coconut oil is extracted from the edible pulp of coconuts.

• strengthens the immune system and protects the body from viruses and bacteria. It also reduces the ability of viruses to adapt to antibiotics!
• helps get rid of excess weight because it speeds up metabolism without turning into fat reserves. It is not stored in the human body as fat, unlike many other oils.
• normalizes metabolism and thyroid function.
• reduces cholesterol levels, cleanses blood vessels and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (unlike saturated fats of animal origin). Scientific studies have shown that lauric acid in coconut oil helps maintain cholesterol levels within a normal range.
• improves digestion and helps cleanse the intestines.
• reduces the risk of cancer.
• contains 10 types of fatty acids with a medium carbon chain length. Each of them is a nutrient in itself, and also improves the absorption of vitamins and minerals from other foods.
• contains many antioxidants and is the best oil for maintaining and restoring health and youth.

Coconut oil has a completely unique beneficial property: during heat treatment, it does not release any carcinogens harmful to the human body, which distinguishes it favorably from other oils and makes it indispensable for preparing various dishes.

All of the above beneficial properties of coconut oil relate to its internal use: coconut oil makes excellent sweet dishes and baked goods, it can be added to cereals, vegetable dishes, salads and drinks.

In addition, the beneficial properties of coconut oil can also be used for cosmetic purposes:

• applied along the length of the hair, it will restore its structure, eliminate fragility and split ends, moisturize excessively dry hair, give it volume and strength. Only unrefined (the most beneficial) coconut oil should not be rubbed into the scalp - it can cause irritation.
• can be used as part of masks and face creams, or you can simply lubricate your skin with it. It helps get rid of acne, acne and various skin rashes. It perfectly moisturizes dry skin, eliminates flaky spots, and makes the skin soft and tender to the touch.
• It is considered one of the best massage products; it perfectly warms the skin and improves blood circulation.

PEANUT BUTTER

Due to its high content of easily digestible vegetable proteins and fats, peanut butter is a valuable dietary product and has long been successfully used as a component of vegetarian nutrition.

Peanut butter is obtained from the fruit of the ground nut, also called peanuts. The healthiest option is unrefined peanut oil, obtained by cold pressing and not subjected to any chemical treatment. It has a red-brown hue and a rich peanut flavor. Unrefined peanut oil is not recommended for frying, as it produces toxic compounds when heated.

In contrast, refined and deodorized peanut oil has a milder taste, aroma and a light yellow hue. Losing some useful properties due to processing, it becomes more resistant to high temperatures, so it is more suitable for frying. At the same time, peanut oil is required 2-3 times less than refined sunflower oil. Still, peanut oil is not the healthiest for frying. Only coconut oil ideally withstands high temperatures and retains its beneficial properties.

Often peanut butter is also called a paste obtained by grinding peanuts. Paste differs in consistency and composition from butter, but is also a healthy and nutritious product, especially if you prepare it yourself.

Peanut oil is widely used in medicine:

• in the treatment of purulent and poorly healing wounds, he has no equal;
• improves memory, attention and hearing;
• reduces blood cholesterol levels;
• has a healing effect for diseases of the cardiovascular system and disorders of hematopoietic functions;
• normalizes the functioning of the kidneys and gall bladder, one of the best choleretic agents;
• prevents the formation of blood clots;
• has a calming effect on the nervous system;
• recommended for people suffering from excess weight, gastrointestinal problems, liver and kidney diseases.

WALNUT OIL

Walnut oil is a highly nutritious product with valuable taste qualities:

• this is an excellent nutritious product during the recovery period after illnesses and operations;
• promotes healing of wounds, cracks, long-term non-healing ulcers;
• effective in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, furunculosis, varicose veins veins;
• an excellent remedy for losing weight and rejuvenating the body;
• lowers cholesterol production, strengthens the vascular wall;
• reduces the risk of cardiac diseases;
• promotes the removal of radionuclides from the body;
• record vitamin E content
• greatly tones and increases the body’s defenses;
• an excellent remedy for weight loss.

SEA BUCKTHORN OIL

It is a unique healing oil known in ancient times.

Sea buckthorn oil has gained its fame thanks to its extraordinary healing properties. The unique properties of this oil are widely used in both folk and traditional medicine for the treatment and prevention of a number of diseases.

This oil has a natural taste and aroma. For prevention, it is recommended to add it to salads in combination with any other vegetable oils. Sea buckthorn oil can also be used to prepare any dishes, giving them an extraordinary taste and increasing their nutritional value.

Little sea buckthorn is a product with a high content of carotenoids, vitamins: E, F, A, K, D and biologically active substances. Used as a source of beta-carotene.

Sea buckthorn oil has shown excellent results in the treatment of:

• inflammation of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract (used in the complex treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers);
• gynecological diseases: cervical erosion, colpitis, vaginitis, endocervicitis;
• burns, radiation and ulcerative skin lesions, bedsores, stomach ulcers, radiation cancer of the esophagus;
• chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract: pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis;
• ulcers of the cornea of ​​the eye;
• pathological processes of the rectum;
• inflammatory gum diseases and periodontal disease;
• atherosclerosis;
• scaly and pityriasis versicolor and neurodermatitis;
• for rapid healing of wounds, abrasions and other skin lesions. At the same time, a characteristic feature of sea buckthorn oil is high quality healing: absence of any scars at the site of the lesion;
• to restore the skin after sun and radiation burns, accelerate tissue formation;
• against wrinkles, freckles and age spots, acne, dermatitis and skin cracks;
• improves vision;
• prevents the formation of blood clots.

HEMP OIL

Since ancient times, hemp seed has been used as a nutritious and healthy food (in the Slavic tradition - hemp cakes). Also, the ancient Slavic peoples produced and consumed delicious and very popular hemp oil in those days, which has many very useful properties that are almost forgotten today. This oil is an excellent alternative to olive oil, nut oil and butter.

In terms of its chemical composition, hemp oil is closer to others than flaxseed oil, but unlike it, this tasty oil has a subtle nutty, piquant flavor. Hemp oil, along with flaxseed oil and green leafy vegetables, is one of the few food products that contains the inactive form of polyunsaturated fatty acid necessary for our body - OMEGA-3.

It is used as a high-quality oil for dressing salads and other cold and hot vegetable dishes, in marinades and sauces. It is also used in making soups. Hemp oil is completely absorbed by the body in its raw form.

AVOCADO OIL

Avocado oil has gained popularity relatively recently. 80% of its fatty acids are oleic acid (Omega-9). It is thick in consistency, has a soft nutty aroma and a pleasant taste with a nutty undertone.

Avocado oil is not suitable for frying; it should only be added to prepared dishes.

• contains a whole range of healthy fatty acids (in descending order): oleic, palmitic, linoleic, palmitoleic, linolenic acid, stearic. These healthy fats regulate cholesterol and fat metabolism, participate in cell reproduction, remove toxins, heavy metals, radionuclides from the body and help normalize blood circulation.
• extremely rich in vitamins and minerals that are perfectly absorbed by the body;
• has restorative and regenerating properties, which it owes to the high content of healthy fatty acids;
• It also has antioxidant properties thanks to vitamins A and B;
• helps normalize blood pressure, improves vascular elasticity and reduces blood viscosity;
• effectively lowers blood cholesterol levels, thereby helping to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases;
• good for joints. Its regular use is a good prevention of articular rheumatism and gout.
• Avocado oil is simply irreplaceable for skin and hair: it has high biological activity due to the content of unsaponifiable fats. Effectively moisturizes and rejuvenates skin and hair. It is especially useful for problem skin (dryness and flaking, neurodermatitis, dermatosis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea);
• has bactericidal and wound-healing properties. Used for burns, frostbite and ulcers.

SUNFLOWER OIL

This is a very rare case when humanity knows exactly the name of the person - the creator of a product, without whom it is difficult to imagine the existence of billions of people today. This happened in Russia, in 1829, in the village of Alekseevka, in the territory of what is now the Belgorod region. Serf peasant Daniil Bokarev discovered a high content of oily liquid useful for nutrition in sunflower seeds. He was the first to extract from this amber-colored seed a product that we today call sunflower oil.

Of vegetable oils, sunflower is the most popular in our country. And in terms of consumption volumes, it is probably ahead of butter. No wonder. It is sunflower - the raw material for production - that is easily grown in many climatic zones in almost all regions of our country, and the production of oil from it is a well-developed and established process.

But at the same time sunflower oil- a unique product that has a specific composition and has a specific effect on the body.

Unrefined oil is considered the most useful, because it retains all the beneficial substances of sunflower seeds. Unrefined sunflower oil is produced using cold and hot methods. In the first method, the crushed raw materials are mechanically squeezed out, the oil is filtered and is not subjected to any further processing. This product is considered the most useful, however, its shelf life is very short. The oil has a dark, rich color, a characteristic aroma, and sediment is allowed.

The second method of producing unrefined sunflower oil is hot pressing. Before pressing, sunflower seeds are heated; after pressing, physical methods of oil purification (settling, filtration, centrifugation) can be used, but no chemicals are used. The oil becomes more transparent, but this has practically no effect on its taste and beneficial properties. Unrefined sunflower oil cannot be used for frying; during heat treatment, it loses all its beneficial properties and becomes harmful to the body.

The amount of beneficial substances contained in sunflower oil may vary depending on the location and growing conditions of sunflowers and the processing method. But in any case, this product is rich in vitamins E (this oil contains the most), A, D, F, group B, microelements, inulin, tannins, as well as fatty acids, the main part of which are unsaturated fatty acids. This vegetable oil cannot be distinguished by anything; in terms of the amount of useful substances it is inferior to many others, although it also contains quite a few of these substances. But its low price makes it one of the most affordable lean products, which undoubtedly have a positive effect on human health. Sunflower oil has a complex beneficial effect on the entire body (remember that we are talking about unrefined oil). A complex of unsaturated fatty acids, united by one term - vitamin F (it is not synthesized in the human body), is necessary for the body for normal fat metabolism. When a sufficient amount of this vitamin is supplied, lipid metabolism is improved, the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood is reduced, and fat metabolism is improved, thanks to which sunflower oil helps in the fight against excess weight. Sunflower oil has a mild laxative effect, helps improve digestion, stimulates the liver and biliary system, i.e. helps to establish the process of natural cleansing of the body. Good functioning of the digestive system has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the entire body and is reflected in its appearance.

Sunflower oil will not cause harm if you do not abuse it. It is enough to add 2-3 tablespoons of unrefined oil to cold dishes to benefit the body.

Refined oil obtained by extraction: take seeds and fill them with hexane. Hexane is an organic solvent, an analogue of gasoline. After the oil is released from the seeds, the hexane is removed with water vapor, and what remains is removed with alkali. Then the resulting product is treated with water vapor under vacuum to bleach and deodorize the product. And then THIS is bottled and proudly called oil.

Why is such vegetable oil harmful? Yes, because no matter how you process it, residues of gasoline and other chemicals are still contained in the oil. Naturally, there are no vitamins or other beneficial substances in this oil.

It is worth recalling how harmful repeated heating of the same portion of oil is. Be sure to wash the pan after each frying! It is also important that after some oil processing processes, foreign chemicals remain in it. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it for making salads.

Nowadays, the range of vegetable oils has long been not limited to refined sunflower or olive oils; the choice is so wide that many are simply confused, looking at different bottles and reading the names. Women wouldn't be women if they stopped looking. Naturally, you want to buy everything and try everything, so social media and culinary forums are full of questions about how to use this or that oil. Let's try to figure it out together with a nutritionist, a member of the European Association for the Fight against Obesity, Lyudmila Denisenko.

The first thing the doctor focuses on is the method of preparing the oil. Refined oil leaves virtually no beneficial vitamins and minerals contained in the seeds. Lyudmila advises buying cold-pressed vegetable oil, it is much healthier. After all, with this method of production, the seeds do not undergo heat treatment, are not fried and are not soaked in water for a long time, they simply pass through a cold press.

In oils prepared by cold pressing, all the microelements that were in seeds, nut kernels and seeds are preserved. These are all complexes of vitamins, minerals and, what is especially valuable, polyunsaturated fatty acids - natural antioxidants so necessary for the health of the body.
Now let’s get acquainted with different types of oils in more detail, because they all have a different percentage composition of microelements and it is important to know for what purposes you can use them with the best effect.

The most common vegetable oils and their characteristics

1. Let's start with everything familiar and available in every home sunflower oil. Sunflower oil contains a large amount of vitamin E, which is necessary for our hormonal system. Fifteen times more than olive oil. Also high content. By consuming large amounts of sunflower oil in food, we stimulate the production of the substance cycotin by membrane cells, due to the excess of which the mucous walls of blood vessels become inflamed, which leads to the development of heart disease, the vascular system and the appearance of atherosclerosis.

   

2. Second most popular - olive oil is famous for the highest content of Omega-9 fatty acid among all vegetable fats, which is similar in composition and properties to. Omega-9 acid is very well absorbed by the human body and is tolerated even by patients, liver and. Olive oil, thanks to omega-9 acid, helps maintain normal glucose levels in the body, relieves inflammatory processes in the digestive system and improves cell renewal.

   

3. With the current level of air pollution and abundance synthetic materials in our home, the body's cells are in constant need of protection from aggressive, environmentally dirty environment. To protect and restore cells, they need linoleic acid, which the body cannot synthesize on its own, but its content in grape oil is as much as seventy-two percent. In addition to protecting the body's cells, linoleic acid keeps our blood vessels in good shape, therefore, grape oil is highly recommended for people with low blood pressure, living in environmentally unfavorable places and working in hazardous enterprises.

   

4. Linseed oil, which we have actively learned to use in cosmetology, when consumed internally can speed up the metabolic process, prevent the disease atherosclerosis, restore and regulate its viscosity. It is recommended to eat regularly for all people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, as well as for those who want to preserve their youth longer. These functions of flaxseed oil are explained by the fact that it holds the record for linolenic acid content. Its content reaches sixty percent. Olive oil has zero percent linolenic acid. Do not confuse the linolenic acid of flaxseed oil and the linoleic acid of grape oil, these are different acids and their effect on the body is different.

   

5. For those who want in the near future, we recommend paying special attention to pumpkin seed oil. It is extremely rich in the microelements selenium and zinc, which are responsible for the reproductive ability of the body. In addition, pumpkin oil prevents the development of atherosclerosis in the vessels of the brain and heart, is part of the complex treatment of non-malignant prostatic hyperplasia and is a prophylactic against both types of hyperlipidemia.

   

   

6. Rosehip oil, thanks to the richest multivitamin complex, people have long called it “Seven healers in one bottle.” It helps relieve fatigue after doing hard work, and also cures chronic loss of strength, apathy and drowsiness. It has a bright, anti-inflammatory effect and significantly enhances the immune system. A large percentage of vitamins A, C and E makes rosehip oil an indispensable tool for enhancing the regeneration of tissue cells damaged by burns, bedsores, psoriasis and eczema.

   

7. Everyone knows that walnuts help stimulate the functioning of brain cells and improve memory. That's why walnut oil Recommended for everyone who experiences great psycho-emotional stress and for older people. Walnut oil has an ideal ratio of B vitamins and magnesium for the functioning of nerve impulses and their ability to transmit information.

   

8. Almond oil rich in pantothenic acid, which in combination with the ascorbic and folic acid, makes this oil a natural and powerful rejuvenator. Almond oil is widely used for anti-aging procedures, since its fat content does not exceed sixty percent, which helps it be easily absorbed into the skin and saturate cells with necessary acids. For the same purposes, almond oil is also used to season vegetable salads or fish sauces.

   

9. Mustard oil saturated with the substance phytoncide. By eating mustard oil, you increase your immunity and the body’s ability to resist harmful bacteria, and treat all organs of the respiratory system. When using mustard oil externally, it is recommended to rub it into the hair roots. This procedure is a good prevention of baldness and promotes.

   

10. To speed up the postoperative period, restoration and regeneration of damaged tissue cells, it is recommended to eat food rich in vitamins and minerals Palm oil. In addition to cell restoration, palm oil eliminates problems associated with impaired vision, because just one tablespoon of this oil contains the daily requirement of carotenoids required for a person, that is, provitamin A. For comparison, carotenoid-rich carrots contain fifteen times less of this substance, than in palm oil.

    

11. Peanut butter cannot boast of particular usefulness; its fatty acids have a heavy molecular weight, are high in calories and are difficult to digest. The advantage of peanut butter is its strong and pleasant aroma, which is why it is mainly used in baking. Also recommended in peanut butter. Thirty to sixty minutes of this marinade will allow you to achieve a beautiful caramel crust when baking.

Video: nutritionist Andrei Bobrovsky about the dangers and benefits of vegetable oils

Vegetable oils have their own storage rules. Before uncorking, they are stored for no more than six months, so it is very important to look at the production date of the product on the label. After you have opened the bottle, the oil is used for no more than one month and it is advisable to store it in the refrigerator. These simple rules will help you preserve all the beneficial properties of unrefined vegetable oil. It is worth paying special attention that unrefined oils must be used in salads or taken as medicine with a spoon, since during frying and other heat treatment, they form extremely harmful carcinogenic substances. Sunflower, olive, sesame and peanut oils are exceptions to this rule, as they have a high boiling point.

Vegetable oil is a product obtained from seeds, fruits, roots and other parts of various gifts of nature, and is the most common available fat in the human diet. Vegetable oils were also used for culinary purposes, this can be confirmed by absolutely any national culinary school. This product was the most common means of preserving beauty; cosmetics based on vegetable oils both in ancient centuries and in our time occupy a leading position among all those presented. And of course, one of the most popular roles of vegetable fats was that of a health savior. And now this product will always be one of the first to be purchased by supermarket visitors. Fans of traditional medicine and admirers of home cosmetology also cannot do without this gift of nature.

Useful properties of the product

The beneficial properties of vegetable oils are that they are a product consisting of waxes, phosphatides and triglycerides. Their composition is additionally enriched with such components as free fatty acids, lipochromes, tocopherols, vitamins and many additional beneficial substances. All these components are essential for the human body to function properly. Scientists have proven that a lack of vegetable oils in the daily diet can lead to various bad consequences, including the development of diseases, such as impaired cholesterol metabolism and the occurrence of atherosclerosis, and its regular use, on the contrary, reduces the chance of developing these diseases to a minimum, additionally supplying the body with the necessary set of nutrients.

The composition and chemical set of vegetable oils very much depends on what kind of processing it went through and from what product it was obtained. But what all vegetable oils have in common is that they are rich in alphalinolic acid (omega 3), which:

• It is necessary for people suffering from diabetes to maintain normal body and blood sugar levels.
• In the presence of cardiovascular diseases, it strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
• In the case when vision problems are diagnosed, it serves as an additional component that helps restore the required level.
• Strengthens the immune system, helping the body cope with pathogens.
• Helps with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The second important component in the composition of vegetable oils is linoleic acid (omega 6), the only acid that can be reformed into other acids, thus compensating for their deficiency. The lack of this acid is especially dangerous for young children, because it leads to:

• Slow development of a small organism.
• Diseases of the epidermis.
• Digestive disorders.

Vegetable oils contain a large amount of tocopherol (vitamin E). This causes such positive traits of this product:

In addition to the above, vegetable oils are rich in phytosterols, phosphatides, pigments and many other substances that give color to this product, ensure its long-term storage, aroma and taste. And at the same time, they also have a beneficial effect on the health of the liver, strengthen its cells, helping it perform its cleansing function. They also normalize metabolism in the body and help produce bile. An insufficient amount of these components of vegetable oils can cause the development of atherosclerosis and anemia.

Vegetable oil production

Vegetable oil production now exists in every corner globe. In each region, it is obtained from plants characteristic of that particular region. Get them from:

• Oilseeds, for example, from mustard, sunflower, soybean, poppy, rapeseed, flax, cotton, etc.
• Fruits of oilseed plants.
• When processing plant raw materials– tomatoes, rice, wheat germ, almonds, corn, apricots, etc.
• Orekhov, Almost all nuts are suitable for producing oil.

The process of extracting oil from the base can be done in two ways, which are radically different from each other:

• Pressing- consists of a mechanical effect on plant raw materials, in other words, they squeeze it out. It was in this way that vegetable oil was obtained in ancient times. And now nothing has changed. The oil obtained in this way has the maximum amount of useful substances, it retains its natural structure. Pressing can be carried out using both hot and cold methods. When hot, the vegetable base is first fried. This allows you to increase the amount of product obtained, which will also have a richer taste and aroma. But this method shortens the shelf life. The cold method does not involve thermal processing of raw materials, so the oil obtained this way can be stored longer.
• Extraction– this type of production of a certain vegetable oil is based on its ability to dissolve in special organic solvents. A solvent is repeatedly passed through the raw material, completely removing the oil from the plant base. After this, the solvent is distilled off, and we get pure oil. This method allows you to increase the amount of product obtained.

What types of vegetable oil are there?

Types of vegetable oil are now presented in a wide range. Due to the fact that oil is obtained from plant products, there are a huge number of types of this product. Each country has its own preferences, primarily related to the flora growing there. But, nevertheless, we can distinguish the main types that are most widespread on the world market:

• sunflower;
• olive;
• rapeseed;
• peanut;
• sesame.
• from grape seeds;
• mustard;
• corn;
• soy;
• linen;
• cotton

In addition to these, there are also a huge number of other types, such as pumpkin, walnut and many others. It is impossible to single out the best vegetable oil from this series, because each has its own remarkable characteristics and areas of use.

Most often we buy refined oil for food consumption; it is this oil that is mainly presented on store shelves. What does this word mean?

The refining process involves various types of purification of oil obtained by cold or hot pressing. This product is most often refined in order to clean it from impurities and various substances that shorten its shelf life. In addition, refining allows you to get rid of the specific taste of the plants from which the oil was pressed. This is very important for culinary purposes, because when preparing various dishes, the natural taste, for example, of sunflower oil, can spoil the result and interrupt the taste of the prepared products.

But the negative side of refining can be considered the almost complete cleansing of vitamins and other useful substances in the oil.

Use in cooking

On store shelves we can see a huge variety of products in this category. You shouldn’t limit yourself in the kitchen to just one, for example, sunflower oil. By diversifying your supplies with various aromatic bottles, you can significantly expand your daily diet, enriching it with new flavors. In addition, in this way you enrich the prepared dishes very much. useful vitamins and microelements, so necessary in our time, characterized by fast pace, lack of healthy food and snacks on the go.

Some varieties and types should be used for frying foods, others can be very useful for seasoning salads or preparing marinades, while others will add more flavor to your desserts and confectionery products.

Unrefined sunflower oil will add incredible flavor to any salad. Olive oil can generally be considered a storehouse of vitamins and a hallmark of Mediterranean cuisine, so pizza and pasta are impossible without this elixir of youth.

Dough made with vegetable oil will help you, while fasting, continue to delight your family members with delicious pastries and aromatic baked goods.

Cabbage with vegetable oil, an ordinary light salad, will save you in case of unexpected guests. And creamy vegetable oil, which has now appeared on store shelves, will allow you to enjoy your usual sandwiches for breakfast, reducing the harm of this animal product.

Mix salt and vegetable oil, whatever you like, and you will get a wonderful marinade for meat, poultry or fish.

By alternating rapeseed, soybean, sesame, peanut and pumpkin oil in the preparation of familiar dishes, you will allow your usual food combinations to sparkle with new notes, which means your culinary masterpieces will never be repeated.

Despite the rather high calorie content of vegetable oil, approximately 1000 kcal per 100 g. product, you should not be afraid of the possibility of gaining excess weight. Still, as a rule, a very small dose of this product is used for one meal. In addition, the fats included in this product are very easily absorbed by the body.

Vegetable table oils are very easily subject to spoilage, so it is imperative to observe their storage conditions: keep in glass containers with a tightly screwed cap or stopper, protect from sunlight and strictly adhere to the expiration date. In this case, they will bring nothing but benefit!

Application in cosmetology

Vegetable oil has been used in cosmetology for a very long time. Even ancient beauties noticed that various types of this useful gift of nature are able to cope with many cosmetological problems and give beauty to the skin, hair and nails. Oils obtained from seeds, kernels of various plants and nuts are still used in production today. various means for self-care.

The composition of this product is perfectly balanced and similar to the composition of sebum, which allows it to be easily absorbed by our skin. Well, the variety of types of oils and the functions they perform will allow every beauty to choose the ideal product for herself. After gaining some experience, you can easily even create a mixture of vegetable oils, taking into account the characteristics of your skin type.

For example, for dry aging skin the best remedy Avocado, rosehip, and wheat germ oils will be used for care. Olive, sea buckthorn and peach oils are ideal. Sensitive skin will easily accept castor or peach oil, without irritation or allergies. A oily, combination type“with delight” to get acquainted with grape seed oils, hazelnut, jojoba, olive.

Even our great-grandmothers trusted castor and burdock oils for hair care, thanks to which they could be proud of their braids into old age. You can use this recipe: heat 1 tbsp. castor or burdock oil and rub into the hair roots. Then wrap your head in a warm towel and hold for an hour. If you use this recipe twice a week, after a couple of months you will notice that your curls have become thicker and have a healthy shine. And hair growth and the appearance of new ones will not keep you waiting.

Nails, for example, will become stronger and grow faster if you use almond or apricot oil for warm baths.

The benefits of vegetable oil and treatment

The benefits of vegetable oil have long been familiar to people, which is why both traditional and folk medicine successfully use vegetable oils to treat various diseases.

For example, in industry, in the manufacture of medicines, such a component is successfully used for external use in order to create a greenhouse effect, due to which medicinal substances penetrate deeper into the skin. And the oils themselves have a fairly wide range of useful functions.

Traditional medicine is literally saturated with various beneficial vegetable oils, which are used both for external and internal use. Let us give an example of several types of oils with recipes for their use.

Linseed oil:

• To prevent cardiovascular diseases, you need to consume one teaspoon of flaxseed oil every day.
• For a sore throat, gargle with warm flaxseed oil. Take one tablespoon into your mouth warm product and roll from cheek to cheek for five minutes. Then spit it out.
• In case of frostbite, apply a compress with this oil to the damaged part of the skin for 20 minutes.

Sesame oil:

• Toothache can be easily dealt with by rubbing sesame oil into the inflamed gum.
• For otitis media, place warm oil in the ear.
• To normalize digestion during constipation, drink one tablespoon of the product every day on an empty stomach.

Sunflower oil:

• To treat rheumatism, heat one glass of sunflower vegetable oil and add 4 hot red peppers. Infuse the medicine for two weeks, and then rub the sore area.
• For sinusitis, suck one tablespoon of the product every day like a lollipop.

Olive oil:

• For regular headaches, drink two teaspoons of olive oil every morning and evening before meals.
• Chapped lips will “come to life” thanks to a compress of this oil.
• To combat cough, drink one teaspoon of warm oil twice a day.

The scope of application of this product in medicine is unusually wide. And this is not surprising; it is difficult to find such a unique combination of a variety of product types with an incredible number of beneficial properties and medicinal functions.

Harm of vegetable oil and contraindications

The harm of vegetable oil and contraindications to its use are so small that you just need to know some rules for choosing required product and the specifics of its use, in order to reduce the negative impact to zero: