The Power of Healthy Oils

Health Tip Week December 13-17,2010

The Power of Healthy Oils:              

Olive Oil is a Healthy Fat                      

                             

Olive Oils:

• Pure Olive Oil - is a suitable, less expensive choice for deep-frying 
• Extra Light Olive Oil - refers only to the color
• Virgin Olive Oil - adds mild olive flavor to sauteing and stir-frying
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil - The best of the olive oils. Use for dressings salads and vegetables dishes, basting meats and seafood's, and seasoning marinades and sauces 

Use Olive Oil (flavored) instead of butters or other Unhealthy Oils

Benefits of Olive Oil:

• Monounsaturated Fat
• Protects against:
• Heart Disease
• Colon Cancer

• Omega - 9 great skin healer and maintainer

Healthy Oils:

• Almond Oil
• Walnut Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Flaxseed Oil
• Avocado Oil
• Omega Oils (3, 6, 9) 

Good Cooking Oils:

• Rice Bran Oil
• Grapeseed Oil
• Macadamia Nut Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Other Oils used in cooking, sprinkled over foods, or salads:

• Fish Oil
• Canola Oil
• Peanut Oil
• Safflower Oil
• Sunflower Oil

Try these flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils:

• Garlic
• Basil
• Lemon
• Chili &Lime
• Orange
• Vanilla
• Nutty & Fruity

Also begin using personal hygiene products with Olive Oil:

• Soap
• Hair Products:
• Shampoos & Conditioners
• Lotions
• Oil Sheen
• Skin Moisturizers
• Shower and Bath Gels, etc.

Try this and let us know if you experience a difference in the way your food taste and/or any  health benefits (e.g. smoother skin).


Live well
Doc V