Monthly Archives: January 2012

Rapeseed Oil Benefits: Top 6

Many people know about the nutritional benefits of olive oil, but not many know that rapeseed oil actually packs a bigger punch on the nutritional scale. We could write a book about how rapeseed oil benefits you, the list really is that long. Instead however here at the rapeseed oil benefits blog we’ve picked our top 6 ways how rapeseed oil benefits you:

  1. High burning temperature – rapeseed oil has an extremely high burning temperature which makes it ideal for roasting, deep frying and other cooking. However what’s even more important is that it’s possible to cook using rapeseed oil without releasing the nasty chemicals which are said to be bad for your health over an extended period.
  2. Omega 9 – this is said to play a large role in aiding your immune system, preventing cancer and helping brain development in unborn children.
  3. Omega 6 – rapeseed oil is rich in Omega 6 which helps to maintain healthy hair, nails, skin, aid your immune system and reduce total blood cholesterol.
  4. Omega 3 – rapeseed oil packs a higher level of omega 3 than any other vegetable oil. What does omega 3 do you ask? It’s actually known to reduce your total blood cholesterol level, fight inflammation and also play an important role in the function and development of your brain.
  5. High in Vitamin E – this helps to protect our cells and also makes a fantastic antioxidant.
  6. Contains half the saturated fat of olive oil – last but not least this is one of our favourite rapeseed oil benefits. Saturated fats increase your total blood cholesterol, which is why health advisers state that a diet which is low in saturated fats can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
As we can see there are many great ways in which rapeseed oil benefits you. Do you know of any other important rapeseed oil benefits which you feel we missed out on? Be sure to let us know in the comments!