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Friday, December 12, 2014

What is Almond Oil and why is it healthy for you

Note:This generally has health benefits unless produced cheaply, or by a mainstream brand (Crisco, any brand you see on tv) since many times, they use whatever gimmick they can to sell products.  These companies want cheap products to product more products. Fillers are usually added,etc. Always buy from a trusted brand and do research before buying to see if they use fillers, etc. Try to buy local or from a health food store.

Make sure you buy almond oil for cooking, not for skin and beauty as that is not made for consumption.


"Not only is almond oil good for your skin, it is also edible and a healthy alternative to many other cooking oils. Indeed, this light-colored oil can offer a myriad of health benefits when added to foods such as salads and vegetable dips. Although foodgrade almond oil can be a bit pricey, a bottle of this wonderful nut oil is usually worth the money. The health benefits of almond oil include improved cardiovascular health, improved vitamin E levels, as well as positive beauty and health effects associated with the high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) found in foodgrade almond oil. Below, we explain in detail why almond oil is good for you and how you can reap the maximum benefits from this healthy nut oil.


Improved cardiovascular health

Improved cardiovascular health has been recognized as one of the main health benefits of whole almonds, but it appears that almond oil may also offer protection against cardiovascular disease. A groundbreaking study from the University of California Davis found that not only whole almonds but also almond oil could reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in healthy men and women. Due to the similar cholesterol-lowering effects of almond oil and whole almonds, the researchers concluded that these favorable health effects were mediated by components in the oil portion of the almond, rather than some compononents present in the non-lipid fraction of the nut. The findings of this almond study were published in the Journal of Nutrition> in 2002.


A superb source of vitamin E

Almond oil is one of the best dietary sources of vitamin E. In fact, only sunflower and wheat germ oils beat almond oil when it comes to common culinary oils rich in vitamin E. By adding just one tablespoon of foodgrade almond oil to your salad, you'll be adding 5 milligrams of vitamin E to your diet, which corresponds to a staggering 26 percent of an average adult's daily need for vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can protect your body from free radicals, unstable molecules that have been linked to aging as well as many chronic illnesses.

See more about the benefits of Almond Oil @ Heal With Food

More Info..

  1. How to Cook With Gourmet Almond Oil
  2. How to Cook With Almond Oil @ehow