Nov 23, 2023, 07:38 AM IST

Gut health: 7 seed oils to manage gas, bloating, cholesterol

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Seed oils are derived from plant sources, especially seeds like sunflower, sesame, flax, and pumpkin.

Flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fatty acids and has health benefits that range from weight management and fertility to hair health.

Flaxseed oil

Sunflower seed oil is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin E, thereby supporting gut health.

Sunflower seed oil

Black seed oil can be used in low-heat or no-heat recipes. They help ease inflammation and promote gut health.

Black seed oil

Pumpkin seed oil imparts a rich, earthy taste to salads and soups. It can help in enhancing the overall taste of the dish.

Pumpkin seed oil

Sesamol and sesaminol, two heart-healthy antioxidants, are abundant in them and may offer numerous advantages.

Sesame seed oil

These seeds are used to make safflower oil. Its proportion of unsaturated fatty acids is higher and its saturated fat content is lower.

Safflower plant’s seed oil

Mustard oil stimulates the digestive tract and helps to produce more digestive juices, blocks microbial growth, stimulates the release of bile, and aids food movement through the digestive system. 

Mustard oil

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