Avon Howard Jr asked:


Moringa oil possesses exceptional oxidative stability which may explain why the Egyptians placed vases of Moringa oil in their tombs. Moringa oil has a potent antioxidant considered to be the factor behind its remarkable stability.  Moringa oil is non-drying nutty flavored oil with a pale yellow consistency. The healing properties of moringa oil, also known as behen oil, were documented by ancient cultures. It has tremendous cosmetic value and is used in body and hair care as a moisturizer and skin conditioner. Moringa oil has been used in skin preparations and ointments since Egyptian times. This is very long lasting oil with a shelf life of up to 5 years.

Moringa oil is light and spreads easily on the skin. It is best for massage and aromatherapy applications. Use Moringa oil in creams, lotions, balms, scrubs, body oils, and hair care formulations at 3-100%. It also has nourishing and emollient properties giving it benefits for use in skin and hair care products. Moringa oil, as olive oil is useful in lifting dirt out of the hair and is an efficient natural cleanser. Good antioxidant properties, considered to be the factor behind its remarkable stability. By simply wetting the hair, massaging the oil into the scalp and rinsing can effectively clean and moisturize the scalp. It has nourishing and emollient properties, making it an excellent Massage Oil, which leaves the skin with a silky feeling. Rich in Palmitoleic, Oleic and Linoleic acids, Vitamins A and C and unsaturated fatty acid, Moringa oil has excellent moisturising and nourishing qualities. Moringa oil blends easily with essential oils and this combined with its non-drying quality and its ease of dispensability on the skin makes it as perfect massage oil.

Perfume manufacturers esteem the oil for its great power of absorbing and retaining even the most fugitive odours. This Moringa Oil is in demand because it is so stable and resistant to rancidity and it has long been valued for its enfleurage property by the perfume industry. It is useful in the manufacture of perfume and hairdressings. The oil is known for its capacity to absorb and retain volatile substances and is therefore valuable in the perfume industry for stabilising scents.  Moringa seed oil contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help heal minor skin complaints such as cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, rashes and scrapes quickly. The addition of moringa seed oil produces a rich and creamy lather and, unlike any other plant-based oil, actually increases the cleansing ability

Skin moisturizing benefits are derived from the fact that moringa seed oil is high in vitamins A and C and unsaturated fatty acids. Moringa seed oil contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help heal minor skin complaints such as cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, rashes and scrapes quickly. Moringa oil is also helpful for purposes of tanning or maintaining a tan as this oil is rich in copper and calcium, important nutrients for the skin

This oil is known as the most stable natural oil, which is a good source of behenic acid and is used as a preservative in food industries. It is an excellent salad oil. The Moringa oil has Odorless to mild nutty flavour. It is also used as vegetable cooking oil. Due to its high quantities of Oleic Acids (Mono-Unsaturated Fatty Acid) is good for sautéing and deep frying. The bright yellow oil with a pleasant taste has been compared in quality with olive oil. It can also be used in dressings. (Smoke point unknown). The Moringa oil is clear, sweet and odorless, never becoming rancid, consequently it is edible. For more details and for purchase of Moringa Oil visit www.moringaoil.com.



ELI

Janne Clarke asked:


There are various ways of consuming food. We have conventional methods of cooking our food item like baking, steaming, frying, boiling, toasting, roasting and stewing. Among them, cooking with edible oil is quite a popular one. Edible oil comes in myriad varieties and tastes. Each of them has specific flavors which make certain food items like meat and vegetables all the more palatable. However, not all cooking oils are good for your health. In fact, the saturated fat content of particular oils is known to have adverse effects on the heart. But that does not mean you have to give up your oil-based recipes as healthy oils are also available.

There is no one way of defining healthy oils. However, most health experts agree that those oils which are low in saturated fat and high in monosaturated fat are healthier than others. Examples include olive oil, almond oil, canola oil, whipped margarine and rice bran oil.

Olive oil and canola oil are considered the best among healthy oils. Olive oil helps in lowering cholesterol level and reducing the risk of cancer. It also contains antioxidants and has a long shelf life. Canola oil is recommended by health experts as it contains the best fatty acid composition among all edible oils. It also has a mild flavor which does not affect the taste of the main ingredients.

Now, healthy oils are most advantageous when your application of them is appropriate. For instance, canola oil, corn oil, safflower oil and sunflower oil are more suitable for deep frying as they have a high smoke point. Oils low in saturated fat like olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil are also more feasible for stir-frying and salad dressing.

Edible oils are responsible for a large chunk of the world’s most delicious cuisines and as such, your kitchen cannot obviously do without them. Healthy oils therefore help you enjoy many dishes without causing havoc on your health. You can shop for them online and avail low prices and home deliveries. You can thus easily buy the best cooking oils for your meals. However, make it a point to use them sparingly.



CALVIN

Jean Fisher asked:


Why should you use olive oil?  Well there are several reasons.  Substituting olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, for saturated fats or polyunsaturated fats can:

•    Reduce blood pressure

•    Inhibit the growth of some cancers

•    Benefit people at risk for or with diabetes

•    Lessen the severity of asthma and arthritis

•    Actually help your body maintain a lower weight

 

HEALTHY HEART BENEFITS

Atherosclerosis, also called hardening of the arteries, occurs when particles of LDL cholesterol stick to the walls of the arteries.  Eventually these particles build up and form plaque.  This plaque narrows the blood vessels and increases the work load of the heart in an effort to get oxygenated blood to the entire body.  The result can be a heart attack or stroke.

Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and antioxidants like chlorophyll, carotenoids and vitamin E.  Scientists have identified a compound in olive oil called oleuropein which prevents the LDL cholesterol from oxidizing.  It is the oxidized cholesterol that sticks to the walls of the arteries and forms plaque.  Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack.

 

CANCER INHIBITOR

A study published in the January 2005 issue of Annals of Oncology has identified oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid found in olive oil, as having the ability to reduce the affect of an oncogene (a gene that will turn a host cell into a cancer cell).  This particular oncogene is associated with the rapid growth of ****** cancer tumors.  The conclusion of the researchers was that oleic acid when combined with drug therapy encouraged the self-destruction of aggressive, treatment-resistant cancer cells thus destroying the cancer.  Olive oil has been positively indicated in studies on prostate and endometrial cancers as well.

Unlike other fats, which are associated with a higher risk of colon cancer, olive oil helps protect the cells of the colon from carcinogens.  A study published in the November 2003 issue of Food Chemistry Toxicology suggests that the antioxidants in olive oil reduce the amount of carcinogens formed when meat is cooked.

 

BLOOD SUGAR CONTROLLER

Diabetics or those at risk for diabetes are advised to combine a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet with olive oil.  Studies show this combination is superior at controlling blood sugar levels compared to a diet that consists entirely of low-fat meals.  Adding olive oil is also linked to lower triglyceride levels.  Many diabetics live with high triglyceride levels which put them at risk for heart disease.

 

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES

The body uses the healthy fats in olive oil to produce natural anti-inflammatory agents.  These anti-inflammatory agents can help reduce the severity of both arthritis and asthma.  Uninflammed cell membranes are more fluid and better able to move healthy nutrients into the cells and move waste products out.  A lower incidence of osteoporosis and dementia is found in areas where people consume large quantities of olive oil.

 

A FAT THAT HELPS YOU LOSE FAT

Sounds impossible, right?  A study conducted on eight over-weight men published in the September 2003 issue of the British Journal of Nutrition yielded results that indicate a significant loss of body weight and fat mass can be achieved without increasing physical activity and making only one change in eating habits:  the substitution of olive oil for saturated fats.  The eight men were divided into two groups and for four weeks ate similar foods with the exception that the first group ate more saturated than unsaturated fats.  The second group consumed the same number of calories as the first group, but the fats were mostly monounsaturated fat (olive oil).  At the end of four weeks, the men from the second group were lighter and had a lower body-fat index than the men who ate the saturated fats.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BUYING AND STORING OLIVE OIL

Exposure to light and heat can turn olive oil rancid.  This destroys the healthy, antioxidant properties of the oil.  Look for olive oil that is sold in darkly tinted bottles.  Also, look carefully at the display in the grocery store.  Are there glaring lights or sunny windows nearby?  If so, you will want to check out some different stores.  My favorite grocery store keeps the olive oil on the shelves closest to the floor and away from the fluorescent lights.

When you get home, find a dark, cool cupboard for storage.  One suggestion is to pour some of the oil from the original container into a smaller container.  The original container can be kept in the refrigerator for maximum protection.  (The oil will become cloudy and more solid in the refrigerator.)  The smaller container you select for your weekly supply of olive oil should be opaque and have a tight-sealing lid.  Exposure to air is another enemy of the fragile antioxidants.

Confused about the different grades of olive oil?  Extra-virgin olive oil is produced from the first pressing of the olives.  It has the lightest flavor and contains the richest array of antioxidants.  The next pressing of the olives produces fine virgin oil.  Refined means that chemicals were used to extract the oil instead of pressing.  Avoid refined olive oils.  Pure olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive oils.  I don’t recommend pure grade either.  If you see the words cold pressed on a bottle of olive oil that means heat was not used when extracting the oil.  Remember, heat destroys antioxidants, so cold pressed is a good thing.

One last thought on this subject.  If you are considering switching to olive oil from other oils, you might be shocked when you first look at the differences in price.  I’m a serious bargain hunter.  I always buy generic and look for bulk discounts whenever possible.  But even the most determined penny pincher understands that there are simply some things that are worth the extra money.  Olive oil is one of them.



DARWIN

Eternity.Angel asked:


I don’t want olive oil. And I’ve heard canola oil is bad.

Do you know any other good oils that will not change the flavor of the food with no trans fat and less saturated fat. And has tons og healthy fat.

CARMELO

inquisitive asked:


What’s your favorite oil and where do you get if from?

EMMETT