Here are the list of oils and how it helps your body and your health.
Olive oil has many known health benefits including reducing inflammation.
But it's not just olive oil that can provide health benefits and disease protection
Peanut oil, for example, is high in monounsaturated fats, which help increase 'good' HDL cholesterol, and lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol And close to 70 per cent of avocado oil contains oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat that is beneficial for the heart
Extra virgin olive oil is already known for its beneficial health effects. Not only can it help protect your memory, but it can prevent dementia by reducing the formation of plaques in the brain that the disease causes
While coconut oil is high in saturated fats, which have been linked to increased levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and heart disease, it also contains a type of fat called lauric acid which can be beneficial in the treatment of viral and bacterial infections
Flaxseed oil is a good source of a type of omega 3 oil - one of the essential fatty acids the body needs - called ALA. Flaxseed oil also provides plant hormones called lignans which are beneficial for women going through menopause, as they raise estrogen levels
Sunflower oil is high in vitamin E, and according to Hobson, one tablespoonful can provide close to 50 per cent of ones recommended daily amount
Walnut oil, like flaxseed oil, is rich in the omega 3 fatty acid ALA. Some of it is converted to two other omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which can reduce inflammation inside the body and protect against heart disease
Peanut oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which help increase 'good' HDL cholesterol, and lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol. It's best used for deep frying and stir fries, and also for cooking at high temperatures as it doesn't burn easily
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed avocado oil enhances the uptake of health-boosting compounds called carotenoids and lutein from a mixed salad by as much 15 times compared to a salad without avocado oil
Rapeseed oil has a balance of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which are beneficial for joint, brain and heart health. Rapeseed oil also contains more omega 3 than olive oil
