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Rapeseed oil homegrown on the Isle of Wight

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Edible oil that is good for the body

We all listen to the warnings doctors give about how a high intake of fats can clog arteries, increase cholesterol levels and are generally bad for the body.

This can all change by following a popular trend that even the celebrity chefs have acceded to,rapeseed plant this is the use of rapeseed oil in cooking, whether it is used for frying, as a salad dressing or simply to drizzle over food this home grown gem is a must in replacing alternative oils.  The Mediterranean diet uses olive oils in abundance, by simply changing this to rapeseed oil which is one of the biggest sources of mono-unsaturated fats, contains Omega-3, 6 & 9 and is lower in saturated fats than olive oil you can make a difference to your health.

Proponents of rapeseed oil claim that it is one of the most heart-healthy oils and has been reported to reduce cholesterol levels, lower serum tryglyceride levels, and keep platelets from sticking together. There have been reports of people who suffer with mild arthritis in their joints finding the condition improving when using rapeseed oil in place of their usual oils.

Rapeseed oil is usually produced by a method called cold pressing which involves the rape seeds simply being crushed in a press so that the oil is released without the use of any heat treatment, solvents or anti-frothing agents which is generally used in the process of refined oils and can affect the quality, goodness and taste. By using the cold pressing method one can produce the finest quality of oil whilst preserving all the goodness within the oil.

By the way it tastes rather nice as well!!  So why not change to rapeseed oil and enjoy the benefits without having to dramatically change your diet.

The Isle of Wight has many local producers  supplying  home grown produce that have not incurred great amounts of carbon miles getting food onto the shelves of local shops, one of these producers  makes rapeseed oil using the traditional method described for more information go to Oil of Wight in our Island Produce section of the website.

  


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