Healthiest Cooking Oils for Your Kitchen: Dr. Gundry's Top 5 Picks!
In this fascinating glimpse into the rich variety of dietary oils, Dr. Gundry outlines his top five favorite oils and the impressive health benefits they offer. From the classic extra virgin olive oil to the unique perilla and MCT oils, these oils can transform your diet.
Renowned as a nutrient-dense powerhouse, extra virgin olive oil is celebrated for its antioxidant and polyphenol content. Dr. Gundry emphasizes its importance, sharing that recent studies highlight its ability to enhance memory and cognitive function. With its myriad benefits, olive oil demands a prominent place in your diet.
Most people are unfamiliar with perilla oil, a staple in Korean and Chinese cuisine, derived from the seeds of the perilla plant. It's incredibly rich in rosemarinic acid, known to support brain health, and high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a form of omega-3 beneficial for heart health. As revealed in the famous Lyon Heart Diet Study, including ALA in one's diet led to a significant reduction in heart attacks compared to a low-fat alternative.
Although often recognized for its toasted version's flavor enhancement, plain sesame oil holds the true health benefits. Dr. Gundry sources this oil from Morocco, noting its useful role alongside other oils he admires.
MCT oil, or medium chain triglycerides, stands out for its direct absorption into the liver to form ketones, helping improve mitochondrial function. Dr. Gundry references a notable study where participants consuming MCT oil displayed greater weight loss than those consuming olive oil.
Women are advised to take caution with MCT oil due to potential side effects, and might benefit more from its powdered forms like Dr. Gundry's MCT creamer.
Dr. Gundry's video presents a compelling case for diversifying the cooking oils in your kitchen. Enjoy these oils individually or mixed to reap their varied benefits, advice echoing throughout all his engaging content in the podcast series.
"The only purpose of food is to get olive oil into your mouth."
- Check out Dr. Gundry's additional resources for incorporating more of these oils into your daily routine.
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