What is Rice Bran? When rice is polished, the outer layer is removed, and this brown skin, known as bran, is separated. In the past, rice bran was not used for human consumption, often treated as waste or fed to animals. Later, its richness in oil and nutrients was discovered, and it has since been…
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Jennifer Lopez’s Unshakeable Trust in Olive Oil
“My mom used to say that olive oil was the cure-all for everything.” Jennifer Lopez’s mom has long-credited olive oil, believing it to be the cure for everything. That’s right, you read it right. The top Hollywood actress Jennifer Lopez, who seems to defy age, has consistently vouched for the benefits of olive oil, openly…
Six Reasons to Use Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Your Skincare Routine
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, accounting for about 15% of body weight. It is the silent protector, which prevents water loss, and shields against scorching temperature and environmental odds. To ensure the skin holds its protective properties, regular skin care is required, which includes hydration, nutrition, and protection to maintain…
Three Reasons Why Jivo Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil Is One of the Best Cooking Oils in India
The best mustard oil in India are either cold-pressed, wood-pressed, or extracted through kachi ghani method using manual skills. Mustard oil, especially the cold-pressed kachi ghani variant, is picking popularity owing to its minimal processing and retention of nutrition.
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Made My Pregnancy Healthier
My First Pregnancy Scare I still remember the day when I found out I was expecting my first child, I was thrilled ! My heart was bursting with joy, but almost instantly, it was followed by a wave of questions, doubts, and a little bit of panic. Like most first-time moms,I wanted to do everything…
Why Mediterranean Diet is Healthy – Is it the Magic of Olive Oil?
Olive oil in the Mediterranean Diet boosts health, especially the heart health. Using Jivo’s best cold-pressed olive oils in Indian cooking can be a game changer. What is Mediterranean Diet ? The Mediterranean diet, as it name suggests, is the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It emphasizes plant-based foods, sea food and…
The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Olive Oil – Proven Benefits Backed by Science
It’s purity that flashes in my mind whenever I come across olive oil. That’s the reputation it holds. I already knew the health benefits of olive oil in cooking, but my trust in it instilled deeper when I came across an observational study on olive oil. An observational study to determine the health effects of…
Much feared cholesterol, but you can manage it – Healthy Fats from Cold-Pressed Cooking Oils can help here
You will be surprised to know that cholesterol helps produce Vitamin D, which helps strengthen bones. Cholesterol is also needed to make important reproductive hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. If in excess, cholesterol can block the coronary arteries, which reduces oxygen supply to the heart, thereby increasing the risk of a heart attack. What…
What are the best cooking oils in India?
Looking for the best cooking oils in India? Know about the best cold-pressed oils in India that are naturally extracted and are healthy for everyday cooking
4 Reasons Why Cold-Pressed Canola Oil is Best for Cooking
Indians love and the variety of Indian cuisine is mind-boggling ! However, this is also leading to an increase in obesity and health related issues. The reason is that most of this food uses unhealthy oil to cook. So What makes an Oil healthy or Unhealthy ? And which Oil is the best option /…