Oils - dietary

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Description

Dietary Oils are Fats derived from Plants and Animals that are liquid at room temperature.

 

These Substances/Factors may Interfere with dietary Oils

Food Processing Methods

 Overheating of dietary Oils may cause the production of Benzpyrene - a proven cause of Cancer.

 

Oxidation

 Dietary Oils are highly susceptible to attack by Free Radicals.

 

Types of Dietary Oils

 Plant Oils

 Fish Oils

 

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