Groundnut Oil & Its Benefits

Which type: Unsaturated fat 

Peanut or groundnut oil, as the name implies, is a type of vegetable oil commonly used in cooking that is derived from peanuts, which are legumes.  Groundnut oil contains both mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats. It is pleasant and sweet to taste. This oil is low in saturated fats, free from cholesterol, contains essential fatty acid ( linoleic acid (omega-6)) making it as one of the healthiest cooking oils. Peanut oil is high in unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fat, like olive oil.

Health benefits:

• Boosts energy
• Lowers risk of heart conditions
• Resveratrol an antioxidant present in this oil helps to control infections
• Reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease
• Being rich in Vitamin E, it is good for skin and prevents premature aging