Grapeseed Oil
I have converted from the usual vegetable oil to Grapeseed oil. Now that I am more cautious about what I put in my mouth, I don't deep fry or use much oil in my cooking. So for a small bottle of Grapeseed oil that costs S$6.00, I don't actually feel much of a pinch. And it is much more healthier than Olive Oil.
From lowering cholesterol to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, it turns out that the oil inside those tiny seeds in grapes has a whole "bunch" of benefits! Top chefs are now cooking with grapeseed oil because of its amazing effect on enhancing the natural flavours of food. The late Master Chef, Jean Louis Palladin, noticed that his customers always felt good after a meal cooked in grapeseed oil. It's one of the few foods known that not only reduces LDL (the bad cholesterol), but raises HDL (the good cholesterol). This helps to keep arteries clear, which may contribute to another benefit of grapeseed oil - its potential to guard against impotence. Grapeseed oil contains a high level of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which makes it not only healthy, but very stable.
Source : Associate Melody.com
Grapeseed oil has been produced and enjoyed for it's health benefits in Europe for centuries. It is less saturated fat than olive oil and easily digested. Grapeseed Oil is a good source of Vitamin E Alpha, an important antioxidant. This is 50 times more potent as an antioxidant than Vitamin C or E. Antioxidants called Procyandanians (used in the supplement Pycnogenol) extracted from grapeseeds have been shown to have positive health benefits. Procyandanians have been successfully used to help vascular disease. Known for allowing the flavor of fresh foods to come through, grapeseed oils light and delicate flavor is a natural choice for sautéing, baking and frying.
Source : Rising Stars.com
