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Although it's important to cut out oily food, you don't have to completely deprive yourself. Instead, stock up on healthy oils that have a high smoking point. Olive oil promotes cardiovascular health and prevents cancer. Almond oil is anti-inflammatory and lowers cholesterol levels. Avocado oil aids skin health and promotes healthy lipid profiles. Canola oil and sesame oil aid heart health. Walnut oil lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Peanut oil aids weight loss.

Oil is viewed as a nemesis to good health. But, when had in moderation, it can provide a host of health benefits. Soybean oil improves the absorption of carotenoids and fat-soluble vitamins from fruits and vegetables. Avocado oil boosts collagen metabolism and promotes heart health. Canola oil aids weight loss and promotes heart health. Grapeseed oil contains healthy fats and vitamin E. Walnut lowers blood sugar, prevents heart disorders, and promotes skin health.

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Aromatherapy massages usually uses two or three essential oils as carrier oils. The power of the mix of two or more oils is designed to be more than the combined effects of each oil. The choice of essential and carrier oils blended and its strength must be appropriate for the condition being treated. Essential oils should always be diluted with a carrier oil unless they are specified to be undiluted. Several seed oils like sunflower, grape, sesame, and avocado provide a bounty of skin benefits

Grape Seed Oil: Overdose of omega-6, is inflammatory and has processed substances like hexane. Canola Oil: Over 87% is genetically modified and contains erucic acid. Vegetable Oil: High on phytic acid and trypsin which blocks vitamin digestion. Vegan Butter Substitutes are a mix of canola and soybean oil. Corn Oil: Again genetically modified and inflammatory.