MOSCOW, 19 Jan. Oils with medium chain triglycerides have a beneficial effect on metabolism and a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, said nutritionist Olga Kovinenko. The expert recalled that fewer health and appearance problems have been scientifically proven in those people who prefer vegetable, rather than animal fats.» The most useful oils for frying are solid (they have a high smoke point). These include coconut oil, GHI oil, duck fat. For salads and cold dishes, it is better to choose raw or live oils. They are made on oak presses and do not oxidize, as there is no contact with the metal.They are not heated, so it is an absolutely natural product with the preservation of the benefits of nature itself.The raw materials can be bones, nuts, seeds (pumpkin seed oil, linseed oil, black cumin oil, grape seed oil). seeds, oil of almonds, cedar, walnuts, nuts),” Kovinenko said. “Cold-pressed oils are also useful (for a bottle Ke with such oil will be inscribed: «extra virgin» — direct/cold pressed). However, in the process of its manufacture, the container is heated from 65 to 90 degrees due to the operation of the mechanism. And yet, the indicated heating temperature is 5-8 times lower than that of refined oil,” the nutritionist added. Separately, the specialist noted the benefits of MCT oil. “This is a kind of dietary oil with medium chain triglycerides, which are not deposited in fat reserves, but are quickly absorbed organism. MCT oil has a beneficial effect on metabolism, reduces appetite and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, lowers cholesterol and helps the absorption of magnesium and calcium, is an antioxidant and strengthens the immune system,» Kovinenko concluded.
