Healthy Vegetable Oil Alternatives For Weight Loss

We often forget that weight loss starts in the kitchen. Our food choices play a key role when it comes to our weight. You might be wondering why you are not losing weight even after reducing your food portions and expanding your diet to contain more fruits and vegetables.

Well, have you looked at the cooking oils that you use? Your so-called vegetable or cooking oil might be sabotaging you.

There are specific healthy cooking oils for weight loss that you can use to kick start or “kick-continue” your weight loss journey.

Here are five substitutes for vegetable oil that you can use when trying to lose weight.

1. Olive Oil

Olive oil, yes “anointing oil” is packed full with healthy vitamins and fats that would make you get to your weight loss goals faster. It flows through your system thereby making it the perfect choice for people who want to visit the white house more frequently.

It also tastes amazing in pasta, pizzas, and salads. It is best to use Olive oil for sauces and salad dressings because it does not have a high tolerance for heat.

Also, Read 10 Benefits Of Olive Oil You Never Knew Before

2. Coconut Oil

This is one oil that has a cult following that we can understand. The use and benefits of coconut oil are endless. It contains vitamin A and E and has antioxidant properties.

It also has a very rich taste and aroma. You can use it in frying and cooking your Jollof rice or fried rice for added health benefits and flavour. Coconut oil can stand high levels of heat making it a good choice for frying and grilling.

Also, Read 10 Interesting Reasons Why You Should Eat Coconuts More Often

3. Palm Oil

This tropical oil is already used in most households in West Africa but very few people know of its immense benefits. Palm Oil is the oil gotten from the red palm fruit and it is largely found in Africa and other tropical regions. It contains vitamin A and C and different antiaging antioxidants.

It has a distinct taste and is used in making soups, stews and traditional sources. Palm oil is very nutritious to eat but it should never be bleached. Bleached palm oil is very unhealthy and should be avoided when cooking.

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4. Palm Kernel Oil

This oil is gotten from the nut that is inside the palm fruit. It is very similar in appearance and consistency to castor oil. However, it has a long lasting nutty aroma that is even more noticeable when cooking with it.

It is rich in Vitamin A and K and has zero trans fat. It is also chock full of antioxidants. It is helpful in weight loss because it contains unsaturated fats and is not likely to clog the arteries.

Also Read: 7 Amazing Nutritional Benefits Of Palm Kernel Oil You Should Know Right Away

5. Sweet Almond Oil

This oil is gotten and made from almond nuts, the fruit popularly known across Nigeria as “fruit”. It contains a good amount of Vitamin A and E.

It has a light consistency and does not burn easily when used in cooking. It also does not leave a distinct taste and can, therefore, be used in making pastries and fried snacks.