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Let's Talk FAT! Oils that is... which are the best?

Flax Seed Oil

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular
support, helps regulate blood pressure.
Contains: Omega-3, some omega-6
Best Used: In smoothies, salad dressings or alone. Also serves as a vegetarian alternative to fish oils.

Walnut Oil

Benefits: Helps collect free-radicals created from oxidative stress, supports brain function; antibacterial and antiviral.
Contains: Phytonutrients, antioxidants, omega-3 and trace minerals selenium, magnesium, zinc, iron and B1, 2, 3
Best Used: In salad dressings, smoothies and desserts.

Sesame Seed Oil

Benefits: Supports vascular and respiratory systems.
Contains: Calcium and lignans
Best Used: For finishing steamed veggies or soba and in tahini.

Almond Oil

Benefits: Excellent antioxidant.
Contains: Vitamin E
Best Used: Good in smoothies and desserts.

Coconut Oil

Benefits: Fat burner, immune builder, promotes digestion and metabolic pathways, helps control blood sugar
Contains: Medium chain triglycerides
Best Used: In smoothies; for baking, sautéing

Olive Oil

Benefits: Helps increase good cholesterol
Contains: Omega-9
Best Used: For sautéing or topping steamed veggies or pasta, and in salad dressings.

Peanut Oil

Benefits: Can help reduce cholesterol
Contains: Moderate amount of polyunsaturated fats, higher in monounsaturated.
Best Used: For frying or high heat sautéing

Are there any recipes you love that use these oils? SHARE! How about other oils you use and their benefits?

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