5 Interesting oils for bodybuilding

As you already know if you read our articles, "good fats" help maintain body tissues, provide an excellent source of energy and help normalize blood sugar levels. In addition to the long-term benefits they offer your heart and circulatory system.

But if your cooking arsenal is limited to olive oil in salads and on chicken, and vegetable oil for frying, then you should think about varying it up. Other seed and fruit oils can add a tasty aroma and a different texture to your menu, and will each bring their own set of health benefits, and of course in achieving your goals.

1 - COCONUT OIL

If you came of age in the 1990s or earlier, you may find it hard to reconcile yourself to the idea that coconut oil has a place in a healthy diet. Along with its evil allies, palm and soy, coconut is categorized as a "bad fat" ...

In fact, it's mainly partially hydrogenated coconut oil that should be avoided. The hydrogenation process deteriorates all kinds of healthy oils, including coconut oil, including essential fatty acids and antioxidants. In contrast, virgin coconut oil, sold in solidified form in small jars in health food and/or organic stores, is a delicious and versatile fat that has much to offer, especially for vegetarians and vegans.

One advantage of coconut oil is that it's rich in lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that your body burns more efficiently than almost any other fat. This makes it an excellent energy food. What's more, the vitamins K and E in coconut oil help support healthy skin and hair.

2 - WALNUT OIL

walnut oil is one of the world's best secret ingredients, once you know how to use it. Try frying with it, and you'll be disappointed. But put it in salad dressing, banana dishes, or brush it on sweet potato fries in the oven, and everyone will ask you for the recipe.

On the health front, walnut oil contains antioxidants, phytonutrients and relatively low levels of saturated fat. Just one tablespoon of walnut oil has as much omega-type fat as a salmon fillet, making it a fat to consider if you don't eat much fish. And unlike most oils, walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, not just omega-6.

3 - SESAME OIL

sesame oil has one of the most distinct aromas of all cooking oils. light sesame oil is more subtle and can be used for frying, while black oil is made from roasted sesame and is more often used for its flavor, and goes wonderfully with Korean, Chinese and Indian foods.

In all cases, sesame oil offers an excellent healthy fat profile, made up of both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Only a small component comes from saturated fats, making it an excellent oil to use for anyone concerned with heart problems. Sesame oil is also a prime source of vitamin E, which can help improve your health by fighting free radical damage.

A bottle of sesame oil can sit in your cupboard for months or years. But if that's the case, you might also consider using it as a massage oil, as has been done in India for thousands of years.

4 - RASIN SEED OIL

Grape seeds are not preserved during the wine-making process, after all the trampling and escaping is done. The oil pressed from these seeds doesn't have the cachet or health benefits of wine, but it stands out as a healthy, versatile cooking fat.

grape seed oil is good for frying and dishes requiring high temperatures. Its light, neutral flavor makes it ideal for muffins, cakes and other pastries. It also absorbs other flavors effectively, making it an ideal candidate for blending with garlic, herbs or other flavors.

In terms of nutrition, grapeseed has twice as much vitamin E as olive oil. This oil also has high levels of fatty acids, and like all vegetable oils: it's cholesterol-free, so you can eat guilt-free.

5 - AVOCADO OIL

avocado has garnered much praise in recent years for its nutrient-rich nutritional profile and healthy fats, as well as for its potential in the fight against heart disease and high blood pressure. Not widely available in France, avocado oil is America's answer to the shadow of the Mediterranean... avocado oil is their olive oil!

avocado oil has an excellent fatty acid profile, composed of 70% monounsaturated fatty acids, 12% omega-6 fatty acids and only 12% saturated fatty acids. This makes it an excellent option for people who want to incorporate more omega-type fats into their diet, but are at the same time looking to reduce their intake of saturated fat. It's a versatile oil, working well for any high-heat dish, drizzled over meat, or as a dressing oil.

Source: - Coconut oil and palm oil's role in nutrition, health and national development: A review
 - Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Benefits and Endpoints in Sport