Search for any recipe on Pinterest or any other website, and 9 times out of 10 it will have some sort of oil in it. Using oil in everyday cooking and baking may seen normal and necessary, but should it be? How necessary is oil for cooking and baking? Is it even as healthy as we've all heard it is?
I came across oil-free eating around the same time I decided to adapt a vegan diet. At first, I wasn't sure how true it was, but the more I read into it and the more I learned, the more I realized that, living with out oil, has many health benefits!
Weightloss is one of the biggest benefits of going oil free. Oils are 100% fat and are very calorific! Simply removing or even limiting oils in your diet, you cut down your fat and overall calorie intake alot! This will aid in weightloss and fatloss!
Acne or other skin conditions may benefit greatly from removing oil from your diet. Most people who stop consuming oil and/or other fats see a huge change in their acne after only a week or so. If you struggle with acne or oily skin, try removing oil from your diet and see what it can do for you!
Arteries can take a big hit from our oil consumption as well! According to a study by Dr. Esselstyn, the monosaturated and saturated fats found in oils build up on the sides of our arteries and it can lead to cardiovascular problems. Thankfully, eliminating and even limiting our oil and fat intake can help to reverse the damage we may have caused!
Nutrient Void probaly isn't something you expect to hear along side things like olive oil or coconut oil. Afterall, they are supposed to be so healthy, right? But, a quick glance at the label of any oil container will show you that they aren't as nutrient-rich as well thought! This is because the oil that we know goes through such an intense filtering and refining process that, by the time it reaches the store shelves, not much of the nutrients that where there, are left!
Going Rancid is something that happens to oils as soon as they are pressed. The oil that can be found in the stores was probaly pressed months before it is bought and used, which means it is most likely rancid!
As you can see, eating an oil-free diet has so many benefits! Simply removing oil from your diet can help you lose weight, clear up you acne and oily skin, have healthy arteries, and save money! Speading money on empty, nutrient void calroies like oils can now be in the past!
So if we are going to live without oil, how do we cook and bake the foods we love? It is actually very easy! All you have to do is learn how to do it!
Stove Top Cooking- When you are cooking on top of the stove( Sauteing, Warming, etc...) you can simply not use oil. Veggies release a lot of water soon after you start cooking them, so you don't need to oil to keep them from sticking. You can also use a non-stick pan and/or add a bit of water or veg. broth to the pan to keep everything from sticking!
Baking- Replacing the oil in baked goods is also really easy! I love to use apple sauce and mashed bananas in my baked goods. You can also use mashed avocados, pureed beans and ground flax! To keep your recipe from sticking to your baking pans, line the pans with parchment paper and you are good to go!
Salad Dressing and Sauces- Salad dressings without oil are super easy to make! My favorite is balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and a bit of salt and pepper or just a squeeze of lemon! It might be strange at first, but you will soon come to love it as much as I do!
Sauces are also easy to make! Blending cashews with some water, garlic and salt and pepper is a great base sauce that you can turn into anything! There are also so many recipes out there to choose from!
If there is anything else that you use oil for, there is a way around it! Making the change and removing oil from your diet will be one of the best decisions you can make for your health! If you aren't so sure that oil-free can work or is necessary, try it for a week or two and see what you think then!
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