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==News About Grape Seed== | ==News About Grape Seed== | ||
''' | '''Is Grapeseed Oil Healthy?''' | ||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/ | *Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/grapeseed-oil-healthy-8709.html | ||
: | :By Sunny Yingling | ||
For thousands of years, grapes and their by-products have been touted for their nutritional properties and used for medicinal purposes. Grapeseed oil is one such by-product, extracted from grape seeds during the wine-making process. This oil is especially high in heart-healthy omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E, making it a healthy choice for nutrition-minded Americans. | |||
:Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | |||
Grapeseed oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, a specific type of polyunsaturated fatty acid, or PUFA. Replacing saturated fatty acids in the diet with omega-6 fatty acids can lower total cholesterol levels and boost high-density lipoprotein levels in the blood. Additionally, substituting some carbohydrates in the diet with PUFAs can help decrease low-density lipoprotein levels -- known for their role in creating atherosclerotic plaques in the blood vessels -- in the blood. Lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, coupled with increasing HDL, significantly decreases your risk for heart disease. | |||
:Inflammation | |||
Concerns have been raised about omega-6 fatty acids creating inflammation in the arteries, according to the American Heart Association. However, the AHA concluded that the consumption of omega-6 fatty acids is not pro-inflammatory, and you should include them in a heart-healthy diet. It recommends consuming 5 to 10 percent of total calories as omega-6 fatty acids, which equates to 11 to 22 grams in a 2,000-calorie diet. Each tablespoon of grapeseed oil contains 9.5 grams of omega-6 fatty acids. | |||
:Vitamin E | |||
One tablespoon of grapeseed oil provides 4 milligrams of vitamin E, about 27 percent of the daily needs for men and women. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the body, neutralizing free radicals and preventing the chain of cell destruction. Additionally, vitamin E can inhibit platelet aggregation, decrease inflammation and enhance the immune response. The Office of Dietary Supplements reports vitamin E has been studied for its role in decreasing heart disease risk, decreasing cancer risk, improving eye health and maintaining cognitive function in the elderly. | |||
:Healthy Cooking | |||
Grapeseed oil can be a great addition to your pantry as a healthy cooking oil. It has a high smoking point, making it an ideal option for sautéing and stir-frying your foods. When an oil is able to get to higher temperatures, less of that oil is absorbed into the foods, leading to less overall fat intake and lower calories. Additionally, grapeseed oil has a neutral flavor and may be used in baked goods, salad dressings and dips. It will enhance the flavors of other ingredients and add to the nutrient value of the dish. | |||
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'''Can You Substitute Grape Seed Oil for Olive Oil?''' | '''Can You Substitute Grape Seed Oil for Olive Oil?''' | ||