First, why is olive oil the first choice for weight loss?
It is scientifically found that the monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil are as high as 8 1%~87%. Therefore, nutritionists point out that olive oil is the first choice for people to fight obesity, prevent diseases and improve health. Monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil can accelerate the burning and decomposition of fat in human body and make them excreted quickly. In addition, olive oil can also accelerate human metabolism and reduce the accumulation of garbage in human body. Olive oil is considered to be the most suitable oil for human nutrition among the oils found so far, and it is also known as "liquid gold" and "queen of vegetable oil"
2. So, what is the main difference between olive oil and common edible oil?
1. Difference of monounsaturated fatty acid content. The role of monounsaturated fatty acids is to regulate blood lipids and lower cholesterol.
Olive oil content: 55%~83%
Peanut oil content: 42%~62%
Corn oil content: 28%~32%
Rapeseed oil content: 12%~ 18%
This contrast is still obvious, and olive oil is indeed the one with the highest monounsaturated fatty acid content in so many oils!
2. Polyunsaturated fatty acids-"the protector of the heart", this mainly depends on the ratio of omega 3 to omega 6.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids are also called "the protector of the heart", and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are both important components of cell membrane and precursors of many biochemical reactions in vivo, such as regulating blood pressure and inflammatory reactions, so it is very important to balance the ratio of the two!
Olive oil 1:4 is the most suitable ratio for human health;
Peanut oil 1:95, corn oil 1:93, rapeseed oil 1: 13, all of which are higher than omega 6!
Third, the different processing methods
Super olive oil is cold pressed by physical means, without heating and chemical treatment, and retains natural nutrients, so it is healthy; Generally, cooking oil is hot pressed by chemical methods, which will lose nutrients, and some components will change to produce harmful substances!
Fourth, let's talk about other nutrients of olive oil.
Olive oil is used for fitness meals because it is rich in vitamins A, D, E, fat-soluble vitamins such as carotene and antioxidants. The proportion of oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid is more suitable for human digestion and absorption than other edible oils.
During the period of losing weight, olive oil can promote the peristalsis of gastrointestinal tract, which has a good effect on removing intestinal garbage, eliminating intestinal toxicity, relaxing bowels and reducing fat.
Fifth, olive oil can be eaten directly, saving cooking time.
In fact, it is not recommended to use too complicated cooking methods for many fitness meals, such as salad, which is raw food, so as to reduce calorie intake and nutrient loss. However, extra virgin olive oil is only squeezed by physical cold pressing, and its ingredients are natural and pure, so it can be eaten directly, so that it can fully taste the rich fruity aroma and refreshing taste of olive oil. Therefore, it can also be used as a cold salad or as a sauce to enhance the taste and flavor of food. Olive oil, whether stir-fried or cold, is one of the best choices for pursuing health.
Many people regard oil as natural enemies during weight loss, blindly thinking that weight loss should be an oil-free diet, but in fact, not eating oil for a long time will also bring many problems to the human body. I hope everyone can lose weight healthily. Good health is the most important thing.