Oils and heart disease. Review on Godrej Refined Sunflower Oil

Generally oils derived from plant and vegetables are better

than oils and fats obtained from animals (saturated fats).

Essential fatty acids can be obtained from sunflower,

rapeseed and soyabean oils.

Hence sunflower oil is preffered over other oils. However

hydrogenated vegetable oils (Dalda etc., solid at room

temperatures) should be avoided at best as possible.

However for patients suffering from coronary heart disease,

saffola is not that good as it may be projected by some

groups.It should be kept in mind that oils containing MUFA

or mono-unsaturated fatty acids ( as in peanuts) are

only good for heart as it contains a large amount of MUFA

in it.

Oils and Ghee's can be basiclly classified under four

categories viz:

1. Trans Fatty Acids (TFA)-- Daldas and other hydrogenated

Vegetable Oils.

1. Saturated Fatty Acids (SFA)-- Many Oils have good amount

of this component.

1. Poly-unsaturated Fatty acids (PUFA).

   
   




2. Mono-unsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA).

   
   

Sun Flower Oils have PUFA which reduces LDL along with

HDL also and this is not definitely good for a CHD or

coronary heart disease patient.

So far CHD patients are concerned, only 10% of calories

should be from oil. Oils with MUFA is best for CHD patients

as it reduces LDL(low density lipoproteins) only without

affecting HDL (high density lipoproteins) part.

Peanut or ground nuts have plenty of MUFA. Almond also is

good in a similar way.

CHD patients should double check before switching over

from one product to another.

Groundnut oil has plenty of MUFA and this helps in

maintaining levels of HDL(high density lipoproteins) which

is very important from good blood chemistry point of view.

CONCLUSION : Can recommend Sunflower Oil to a friend who

does not have any heart problem. Not recommended for friends

with CHD (coronary heart disease).

Ghee made from cow milk is a very good alternative for oil

if one can afford. The quality of oil gets deteoriated

further upon heating or boiling.

Teflon coated utensils can be used to cut down the

requirements of oil.

For non-veg people, oils form chicken/fish etc. are good

enough and further addition of oil is not recommended as

it is not good for health.