By Shreya Goswami
From mustard oil and coconut oil to flaxseed oil and rice bran oil, these Indian oil varieties are known for their many health benefits since ancient times. Here’s what you should know.
Mustard oil has antimicrobial properties and monounsaturated fatty acids that aid heart health.
Coconut oil is packed with fatty acids and ketones that air weight loss and regulate hunger.
Dubbed the “Queen of Oilseeds”, sesame oil is very effective against inflammation and heart issues.
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, flaxseed oil is beneficial for heart and digestive health.
Peanut oil is effective against degenerative eye diseases, bad cholesterol and triglycerides levels.
Packed with MUFAs and vitamins A, E and D, sunflower oil is great for heart health and skin health.
Soybean oil has been associated with not only heart health, but also bone health and skin health.
Rich in both vitamins E and K, rice bran oil is known to be good for skin, eyes, cholesterol and bones.
Beneficial for the heart, skin, chronic pain, eyes and bones, safflower oil also has a high smoking point.
Rich in vitamin E, MUFAs and PUFAs, rapeseed oil is good for heart, skin, eye health and chronic inflammation.