Why is oil refined?
When oil is refined, it is stripped of its natural anti-oxidants. The benefit to the food industry is an increase in the shelf life of products, at the cost of the consumer’s health. The more refined oils you consume, the worse would be your overall health. Try to use unrefined oils and, if possible, cold pressed oils, avoiding the use of solvents. Solvents are used by the oil industry so that the production of oil can be maximized; but these harmful chemicals are left in the oil. So, if you care for health, use unrefined cold pressed oils. We use unrefined cold pressed sesame oil and coconut oil in most Indian cooking and unrefined cold pressed olive oil in western salads. Anti-oxidants in other foods Anti-oxidants are not only confined to nuts and seeds but are also present in other grains, fruits and vegetables. Polishing or refining the grains also strip anti-oxidants and other nutrients from the food. So to be healthy eat unprocessed, unrefined foods. White wheat flour, white rice
