Rice Bran Oil For Well Being

Rice bran oil (RBO) is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It is known for its high smoke point of 490°-F (254°-C), making it suitable for healthy cooking methods, such as the stir frying and deep frying made popular by Asian countries. Because of its healthy fat composition being 41% monounsaturated, 37% polyunsaturated and 22% saturated, rice bran oil can provide many health benefits.

Characteristics of RBO

·         It is said to have high smoking point and can be used for deep frying although I do not recommend. It does not give any off flavor while frying or even stir frying

·         It has a flavor ideal for Indian cooking. So you can include this oil in your day to day cooking.

·         It is viscous in nature and hence will be absorbed lesser by the foods and the food cooked in it will not be dripping in oil or soggy.

·         It can be used for baking as it gives good texture. Great for salad dressing too.

·         It has good shelf life and not expensive as olive oil.

Health benefits

·         It contains 47% monounsaturated fatty acids as close to peanut oil and hence is heart healthy oil. It also contains 33% polyunsaturated fats and 20% saturated fats.

·         It helps to lower LDL or bad cholesterol and does not lower the good cholesterol as some oils do and is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

·         It is rich in Vitamin E, hence provides protection from cancer causing radicals.

·         The oryzanol and tocopherols present provide antioxidants. Antioxidant companies have switched their basic oil to rice bran oil. This movement is an indication that industry leaders recognize rice bran oil's lipid oxidative stability.

·         It can also strengthen the immunity.

Always use physically refined RBO, its better then chemically refined ones.

The oil is believed to keep the skin smooth and supple. Cosmetics products like sunscreen products and hair conditioners, lipsticks and fingernail polish also have this oil as one of their active ingredients.

So what are you waiting for? Switch over to RBO as I and many others have done & enjoy healthy life :)