The Top 5 Healthiest Cold Pressed Cooking Oils For Daily Use

Cold-pressed oils are extracted from nuts, seeds etc with the help of cold pressed methods in which particular seeds/nuts are  pressed with a certain amount of pressure and with no heat and without any chemicals as it may affect the quality and flavor of the oil. When pressed cold, any seeds & nuts, the oil produced keeps intact all the nutritional value in it. We can use cold pressed cooking oils because cold pressed is always better than refined oils.

Top 5 Cold Pressed cooking oils

Walnut Oil :- Walnuts have high nutritional and health benefits. Walnuts contain healthy polyunsaturated fats, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fiber and arginine, plus walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts can help in reducing the risk of heart diseases, type-2 diabetes, and with weight management. Walnuts are pressed to extract oil,Due to low ignition point this oil is generally used as a dressing oil.  Walnuts are high in omega-3 due to which it may help in stimulating skin growth, fight inflammatory skin disorders and promote wound healing. Walnut oil has an abundance of monounsaturated fats which helps in developing and maintaining cells. Walnut also helps in better brain functioning and cell growth while aiding to improve poor blood sugar control.

 Benefits –

• High in nature’s potent antioxidants.  preserves the skin-loving nutrients of walnut oil , including omega 3, 6
• May protect skin against sun damage
• Prevents premature aging
• Boosts hair growth
• Improves cardiovascular health
• Helps in obesity

  Usage –

• It can be used to flavor salads and dressings.
• It can be used as a hair oil and as a face oil. 

Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is extracted from the coconut meat with the help of cold pressed methods. coconut oil has a high smoking point when cooked and It has a long shelf life. It can be used in savory as well as sweet dishes as it has nutty flavor in it. It is a good source of saturated fat. Coconut oil has a number of emerging benefits for your health, both when you add it to your diet or use it for cosmetic purposes.

Benefits 

As it contains saturated fat (medium chain) it helps in burning fat, and also provides quick energy. It also has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a good source of antioxidants which help neutralize damaging molecules called free radicals.

Usage 

• It can be used for cooking purpose
• It can also be used as hair oil, body oil or a face oil.

Hemp Seed Oil – Hemp seeds are a highly nutritious food supplement. These nutrient-dense seeds leave you feeling strong, stable, even during the coldest months of the year. Hemp seeds are an excellent source of omega’s, protein and rich fiber due to which it prevents constipation problems, helps in muscle building and keeps your joints healthy.

Benefits:- 

•    Dryness 
•    Acne and acne scars 
•    Inflammatory skin conditions 
•     Symptoms of skin aging

Usage –

•  It can be consumed directly by adding it to salads, sauces, soups and more.
• It can directly be applied on skin, hair and nails. 
• It can be used as a massage oil as it can reduce pain.

Sesame oil – Sesame oil is purely edible oil which is made from sesame seeds by the cold pressing method. Sesame oil is also known as ‘Til Ka Tel’ in India.It majorly used in asian countries for cooking purposes, Due to its  anti-inflammatory properties it is also used for massaging oil in affected areas  in order to relieve pain. It contains sesamol and sesaminol, two antioxidants which may have good effects on your health.

Benefits-It is used to support various health systems in the body, which include the nervous system, muscles and  bones, skin and hair, and the digestive tract.  It improves the hair strength thus improving the quality of the hair. It has calcium, zinc in it  which improves the skin quality and strengthens the joints. It also improves oral health.

Usage –  

• Sesame oil is mainly used for cooking purposes.
• It can be applied on the scalp which gives a number of benefits.
• It is also used for massaging purposes.

Almond Oil – Almond oil is an excellent source of vitamin E and contains a small amount of vitamin K which gives numerous health benefits. Almonds are a rich source of oil which contain monounsaturated fat, omega 3-6, saturated fat

Benefits-  It is a great source of magnesium, phosphorus, and copper due to which it is also known as antioxidant-rich oil. It boosts immunity and has anti- inflammatory properties, it also lowers the risk of heart disease and regulates the blood sugar level. It is antibacterial and full of vitamin A, and can be used to treat acne. Due to the presence of vitamin E it also fights wrinkles. Almonds are rich in biotin or, vitamin B-7, helps to keep hair and nails healthy and strong. It can also protect hair from the harmful sun radiation, with a natural SPF 5.

Usage

• It can be applied both on skin and hair.
• It is purely edible.

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