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Rice bran oil is oil extracted from the inside of a rice granule. It is commonly used as a cooking supplement, particularly for stir-frying in Asian cuisine. Rice bran along with the germ is an inherent part of whole grain, which consists of phytonutrients like oryzanols, tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols and importantly dietary fibers. The most commonly used form is its oil that has exceptional properties which makes it unparalleled when compared with other vegetable oils. This article gives a bird’s eye view of rice bran and its distinct properties.
What is it that makes rice bran oil so popular? Well, it’s the amazing health benefits that it carries that make it stand out from other ‘healthy’ foods. Here I’ve put down a comprehensive list of the health benefits rice bran oil offers.
The cholesterol-busting properties of rice bran oil are well-known, and research study also revealed that rice bran oil was effective in decreasing total cholesterol for up to 42 per cent and LDL cholesterol for up to 62 per cent. Rice bran oil has more than 2 per cent omega 3 fatty acids in it (more than olive oil) and a good amount of omega 6 too. On the other hand Rice bran oil containsoryzanol, which helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, blood clotting and thereby prevents many heart diseases like congestive heart failure, heart attack, stroke, etc.
National Institute of Nutrition (India), WHO and the American Heart Association have stated that rice bran oil has the best possible composition of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fats compared to all other vegetable oils. Who knew that changing the cooking oil you use could protect your heart so well!
Rice brain oil is a rich source of antioxidants,
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Rice bran oil is oil extracted from the inside of a rice granule. It is commonly used as a cooking supplement, particularly for stir-frying in Asian cuisine. Rice bran along with the germ is an inherent part of whole grain, which consists of phytonutrients like oryzanols, tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols and importantly dietary fibers. The most commonly used form is its oil that has exceptional properties which makes it unparalleled when compared with other vegetable oils. This article gives a bird’s eye view of rice bran and its distinct properties.
What is it that makes rice bran oil so popular? Well, it’s the amazing health benefits that it carries that make it stand out from other ‘healthy’ foods. Here I’ve put down a comprehensive list of the health benefits rice bran oil offers.
The cholesterol-busting properties of rice bran oil are well-known, and research study also revealed that rice bran oil was effective in decreasing total cholesterol for up to 42 per cent and LDL cholesterol for up to 62 per cent. Rice bran oil has more than 2 per cent omega 3 fatty acids in it (more than olive oil) and a good amount of omega 6 too. On the other hand Rice bran oil containsoryzanol, which helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, blood clotting and thereby prevents many heart diseases like congestive heart failure, heart attack, stroke, etc.
National Institute of Nutrition (India), WHO and the American Heart Association have stated that rice bran oil has the best possible composition of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fats compared to all other vegetable oils. Who knew that changing the cooking oil you use could protect your heart so well!
Rice brain oil is a rich source of antioxidants,
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