6. Vegetable Oils
Vegetable oils like sunflower, corn, and soybean are rich in linoleic acid, a type of fat that clinical trials have shown can lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol. Replacing saturated fats with oils that contain linoleic acid is an excellent way to improve your diet but take care when picking your oil, as some of them are made with GMO (genetically modified) ingredients.
No one knows what the long term effects of modifying food genetically will be, though a preliminary study has indicated that GMO foods could have renal and reproductive effects, and may alter immunological parameters. Until more research has been carried out, it’s best to ensure the oil you purchase is GMO free, so check to ensure the ingredients in your oil are from a natural source.
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