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In recent years, there has been a lot of debate concerning multi-source or blended cooking oil and fats in general. This is due to growing awareness about our lifestyle and food, particularly our fat consumption. Contrary to common misconception, we must also keep in mind that fat is a macronutrient necessary for our bodies to function properly. Instead of focusing solely on fat reduction, we should consider improving the quality of fats in our diet. Blended oils are an excellent yet unexplored instance of this.
Role of good fat
Fats have critical roles in our bodies, including energy storage, insulation, organ protection, and hormone production and regulation. Essential fatty acids regulate cholesterol levels, blood clotting, and inflammation in the joints, tissues, and circulation. Although some fat is contained in most foods, to meet our daily suggested requirements for good quality fatty acids, they must be added to our diets in various forms. Blended edible vegetable oils are an excellent and convenient supply of these essential lipids.
What is blended oil?
Blended oils are a blend of two or more types of edible vegetable oils in which the proportion of any edible vegetable oil is greater than 20% by weight. They combine the benefits of two or more oils as a single product. Apart from being a good source of fatty acids, they also have a variety of other advantages that are difficult to acquire when using single-seed oils.
Here is why you must try them
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High on nutrition
Combining two or more oils can get multiple health-promoting phytonutrients in one oil. To name a few, oryzanol, tocopherol, and tocotrienol give health benefits beyond bare minimum nutrition. They aid in the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease and metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hypertension.
High on smoking point
Depending on the food, Indian cooking necessitates high heat for varying lengths of time. High smoke points are common in blended oils. They assure the safety of the oil while preserving its nutritional worth.
Helpful for heart health
Several studies have shown that consuming too much-saturated fat raises bad cholesterol and causes high blood pressure. Trans fats and their adverse effects are well known. Blended oils have modified their polyunsaturated to monounsaturated fatty acid ratios to promote better cardiovascular health.
Regulating cholesterol levels
The fatty acid ratio in blended oils aids in the reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL). Similarly, they raise good cholesterol (HDL), which keeps you and your heart healthy!
