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Why you should include avocado oil in your diet, from lowering blood pressure to protecting joints

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Why you should include avocado oil in your diet, from lowering blood pressure to protecting joints

Avocado oil has sparked a growing interest in human nutrition, food industry, and cosmetics and it is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit. The process usually involves the separation of the pulp from the fruit and extracting the oil by cold pressing where the lipid content, mainly of monounsaturated fatty acids, is associated with cardiovascular system benefits and anti-inflammatory effects.

Avocado oil is considered as one of the healthiest oils present currently and known as a cooking oil, it is jam-packed with essential nutrients along with being loaded with various vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Recommended for cooking due to its high smoke point, avocado oil is a healthier choice.

The phrase “healthiest high-heat cooking oil in India” refers to the new cooking craze that is sweeping the country. It contains multivitamins like A, D, E, and K, which are rich in antioxidants and support the immune system, and it is a fantastic source of Omegas 3, 6, and 9.

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The marketing director of Avomexicano, Rakshak Kumar, stated in an interview with HT Lifestyle that the product is a good source of lutein, which is important for eye health and must be consumed through diet. Carotenoids are also found in vegetables like carrots, but the majority of carotenoids’ sources are low in fat. Combining plant meals with a healthy oil improves the absorption of carotenoids and vitamins A, D, E, and K. like avocado oil is a way to greatly increase the bioavailability of the antioxidants and nutrients contained in those foods.”

1. Cooking at a high temperature guilt-free

You want your favourite fried meals but are hesitant to eat them because of the bad frying oil they are prepared in. Avocado oil is here, so don’t be afraid! Avocado oil is a very adaptable product that can be utilised with a number of ingredients and cuisines because to the nutritional benefits it gives. Due to its high smoke point, food can be cooked at temperatures as high as 260 degrees Celsius without losing flavour. Avocado oil is versatile and can be consumed raw, used as a skincare lubricant, drizzled on salads, grilled, baked, fried, and used in marinades.

2. Reducing cholesterol and blood pressure

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The healthier a cooking oil is for you, the fewer saturated fats it contains. Monounsaturated fats and barely any saturated fats can be found in avocado oil. Additionally, avocado oil lowers LDL levels (bad cholesterol). It can also assist in balancing the levels of important fatty acids in your kidneys by being a part of your everyday diet. This controls how one’s hormones that regulate blood pressure respond! Time to give your family’s cravings a healthier indulgence!

3. Guard your skin and joints –

According to studies, consuming and using avocado oil strengthens joints and relieves stiffness and discomfort in the joints. Additionally, avocado oil has the advantage of deeply entering the skin.

4. Antioxidants are abundant in avocado oil

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Avocado oil is rich in a variety of disease-preventing antioxidants that battle free radicals (unstable atoms that can damage cells and cause ageing and illness). Regular consumption of avocado oil can also help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.

5. Capacity to promote weight loss

Consuming avocado oil can help with weight loss due to the high concentration of monounsaturated fats and oleic acid it contains. Another well-known metabolism-booster is avocado oil. Weight loss is facilitated by a strong metabolism since food is converted into energy more quickly.

Trisha Agarwal, co-founder of Positiv Eats, adds the following to the list of justifications for include avocado oil in your diet:

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1. Minimizes oxidative damage

Free radicals are known to generate oxidative stress in the body, which has been linked to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, those who have diabetes can consume avocado oil in moderation. That is as a result of its low carbs and glycemic index. Antioxidants included in avocado oil are known to protect against the harm done by free radicals. The way antioxidants function is by giving the radicals electrons, which counteracts their effects. This stops them from hurting the body in any way.

2. Aids in healing skin damage

Avocado oil heals sunburns, hydrates and nourishes the skin, and many other undiscovered great advantages for hair and skin. It also reduces eczema-related irritation. In addition, it lessens skin damage while promoting and influencing the overall collagen content. Important antioxidants like beta carotene, lutein, protein, lecithin, omega fatty acids, and vitamin E are present in avocado oil. These antioxidants support a stronger skin barrier and hasten the recovery of skin damage. Additionally, avocado oil supports skin hydration and UV protection.

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3. Heart-healthy oils include avocado oil

You may massage avocado oil into your skin, use it as a face mask, or mix it with creams, lotions, shower gels, and bath oils. An excellent source of monounsaturated fat that has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol is avocado oil. Compared to olive oil, avocado oil has a slightly higher smoke point, which means it can withstand greater temperatures without deteriorating and producing free radicals. After utilising this oil, the body would have more energy, which would have positive effects on its health as well. There is little possibility that diseases may develop as a result of poor digestion.

4. Remedy for burnt skin

Normal ageing first manifests itself in the skin. Avocado oil’s antioxidants may be able to lessen the effects of a sunburn. The vital fatty acids, protein, lecithin, vitamin E, beta carotene, and vitamin D in the oil can promote skin comfort and healing. Consuming avocados may aid in UV radiation protection for the skin.

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5. Reduces hunger and aids in weight reduction

Avocado oil is incredibly satiating and can help you feel fuller for longer because it is packed with vitamins, lipids, and protein. This is excellent for minimising those annoying cravings that cause you to grab for a bag of chips or another quick source of inferior energy. The necessary vitamins, antioxidants, and most importantly, good fats, may promote better health and digestion.

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With new objectives and a new firearm, shooter Rudrankksh starts over.

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With new objectives and a new firearm, shooter Rudrankksh starts over.

After missing out on the Olympics, the youngster has shed over 10kgs and added the 50m 3P event to his schedule
New Delhi: Rudrankksh Patil is known for his nerdy, obsessive pursuit of shooting. He loves to read and research, and in a discipline where millimetres decide the podium, is not shy of tinkering with his equipment. His idea of de-stressing from shooting is to shoot more, and so when he missed the berth for the Paris Olympics, the youngster shook off the disappointment and returned to the range within days.

“I love the sport too much to stay away from it for too long. Not shooting for three days was more than enough for me. I didn’t go into mourning or anything. The people around me were more heartbroken than me. In fact, I was the one counselling my psychologist,” the 21-year-old laughed at the tragicomedy.

“I kept the quota for two years before fumbling in the trials. It’s okay. The disappointment has made me more determined.”

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It has also made him smarter. In the months since Sandeep Singh and Arjun Babuta pipped him in the domestic Olympic trials for the 10m air rifle event, the 21-year-old changed his equipment, shed weight, gained muscle, reset his perspective, and developed an admiration for French swimming sensation Leon Marchand. He is now trying his hand in the tough 50m 3Positions event.

At the recent national championships, Patil made his competitive debut in the new event but couldn’t make the senior final. He finished fourth in his pet 10m event, and in the junior final that followed, breached the world record score of China’s Olympic champion Sheng Lihao with an incredible 254.9 (24 shots). It won’t be ratified as a world record due to the world body’s (ISSF) stipulations, but it does reaffirm Patil’s belief in his ability.

“To hit form early in the season is very encouraging. I am also very keen to get better at 50m as it gives me a better chance to make the Indian team for multi-discipline events,” he said. Patil wanted to try the gruelling event two years back. However, he was dissuaded by his coach Ajit Patil who thought taking up a new event two years before the Olympics wasn’t a great idea. With the new Games cycle having just begun, time was ripe to try something new. A nudge from Paris 50m 3P bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale helped.

“I have always looked upto Swapnil as we come from the same state (Maharashtra). He encouraged me to try 50m. I also noticed that a lot of top rifle shooters compete in both events. Even in India, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar manages the two events very well. In pistol, Rhythm Sangwan and Manu Bhaker have shown that one can compete in two events,” he said.

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While Patil’s robust frame did help with stability across the three positions (standing, kneeling and prone), his 96kg bodyweight began to put extra pressure on his knees. So, the youngster fixed his nutrition and sleep patterns and hit the gym. The result is shedding 13kg in three months.

Another major change post-Olympics is his rifle. Patil, who shot with Austrian Steyr, has switched from Walther to Feinwerkbau, though he still swears by the Walther’s accuracy. “I think there’s not much difference in the barrel between Walther and Feinwerkbau since both are of German make, but I feel the stock of Feinwerkbau has better weight balance and fits my body best.”

The Paris miss has also taught Patil the importance of letting go, although he learnt it at the cost of his health. Two months before the four-stage selection trials, Patil observed a tiny dark patch on his ankle. He initially dismissed it, but it began to spread. It was later diagnosed as an auto immune disease that’s triggered by stress.

“I don’t recall the name of the condition, but the physical toll of stress is real. We do have psychologists to help us with the mental turmoil, but a lot of shooters lose hair or develop digestive issues because of competition stress. In my case, I got this disease,” he said.

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Patil competed in the trials with the marks and itching spreading all over his body, which affected his alignment at the firing point. “It really shook my focus and I decided to address it after the trials. Thankfully, it’s almost gone now but the fear of contracting something like this again is still there,” he said.

With the new year knocking, Patil has his resolutions in place. Chief among them is to match his training scores in competitions, win back his world No.1 rank and start peaking for the 2026 Asian Games. The only way to realise those goals is to shoot more, which is hardly an issue with Patil.

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