NATURE CURE A WAY OF LIFE

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Table IV - Oils and Fats

Table IV - Oils and Fats
It is the difference that counts
















































































Type of oil or fat Percentage of polyun-saturated Fat Percentage of saturated Fat
Safflower (Kardi) Oil 74% 9%
Sunflower Oil 64% 10%
Corn Oil 58% 13%
Average Vegetable Oil    
(Soyabean+Cottonseed) 40% 13%
Sesame (Til Oil) 38% 13%
Chicken Fat * 26% 29%
Groundnut Oil 21% 19%
Average Vegetable    
Shortening 20% 32%
Mustard Oil 18% 6%
Lard* 12% 40%
Olive Oil 9% 14%
Beef Fat* 4% 48%
Butter* 4% 61%
Palm Oil* 2% 81%
Coconut Oil * 2% 86%
Ghee* Nil 65%


All fats and oils are equally high in calories, so see how little you can use. When you use fats and oils,choose those high in polyunsaturated fats - the ones at the top of the chart.


* Must be avoided

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