The Oil in Your Kitchen: Is It Helping or Harming You?
In our quest for a healthy lifestyle, we focus on fresh vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. But what about the one ingredient that’s in almost every meal we cook? The cooking oil. For decades, clear, odourless, and mass-produced refined oils have dominated our kitchen shelves. But as awareness grows, a crucial question emerges: Are these refined oils truly good for us?
The answer, hidden in their manufacturing process, might surprise you. It’s time to look back at our roots and rediscover a healthier, more traditional alternative: wood-pressed oil. Making this simple switch is one of the most powerful decisions you can make for your family's well-being.
The Harsh Truth About Refined Oils
Refined oil is an industrial product. To achieve its uniform colour and long shelf life, the oilseeds are subjected to an intense, multi-stage process that strips them of their natural goodness.
High-Heat Extraction: The seeds are crushed and heated to extremely high temperatures (often over 200°C). This high heat destroys the natural nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants present in the seeds.
Chemical Solvents: To extract the maximum amount of oil, seeds are treated with chemical solvents like hexane, a known neurotoxin. While manufacturers claim these are removed, trace amounts can remain.
Bleaching and Deodorizing: The extracted oil is then "cleaned" using bleaching agents to remove colour and deodorized at high temperatures to remove its natural aroma. This process can create harmful trans fats, which are linked to heart disease and other chronic illnesses.
The result is a nutrient-dead, flavourless liquid that can introduce harmful substances into your body with every meal.
The Gentle Power of Wood-Pressed Oils
Wood-pressing, known traditionally as Mara Chekku or Ghani, is a method our ancestors used for centuries. It’s a simple, slow, and gentle process that preserves the integrity of the oil.
No Heat, All Goodness: In this method, seeds are crushed in a wooden pestle at a very slow speed. This generates negligible heat (below 45°C), which is why it is also a form of "cold-pressed" oil. This low temperature ensures that all the vital nutrients, vitamins (like Vitamin E), antioxidants, and natural flavour are retained.
Chemical-Free Process: The entire process is mechanical. There is absolutely no use of chemical solvents, bleaching agents, or preservatives. What you get is 100% pure, unadulterated oil.
Rich in Flavour and Aroma: Wood-pressed oils retain the natural flavour and aroma of the seeds they are extracted from. This not only makes your food healthier but also significantly more delicious.
Quick Comparison: Refined Oil vs. Wood-Pressed Oil
Feature | Refined Oil | Wood-Pressed Oil |
|---|---|---|
Process | High heat, chemical solvents | Slow crushed, no heat, no chemicals |
Nutrients | Stripped of vitamins & antioxidants | Rich in natural nutrients & vitamins |
Flavour & Aroma | Neutral, bland, odourless | Rich, natural, and aromatic |
Trans Fats | May contain harmful trans fats | Zero trans fats |
Health Impact | Can be inflammatory and toxic | Anti-inflammatory, full of benefits |
Why 7LAND Wood-Pressed Coconut Oil is the Superior Choice
When it comes to coconut oil, the benefits are immense—from lauric acid which boosts immunity to Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) that support metabolism. However, these benefits are only fully available when the oil is pure and unrefined.
This is where making a conscious choice matters. 7LAND is committed to reviving this tradition of purity for modern homes. Our Wood-Pressed Coconut Oil is:
Traditionally Made: We use the authentic
mara chekkutechnique to ensure every drop of oil is packed with nutrients.Sulphur-Free: Our coconuts are sourced from local farms and are sun-dried naturally, without the use of sulphur for preservation, ensuring the oil is completely free from harmful chemicals.
Locally Sourced: We believe in supporting local communities. Our coconuts come from trusted farms, guaranteeing freshness and quality.
100% Pure: No additives, no preservatives, no refining. Just the pure, wholesome goodness of coconuts, delivered from our farm to your family.
Your Health is in Your Hands
Choosing the right cooking oil is not a small detail; it's the foundation of your family's nutrition. By switching from chemically-laden refined oils to a pure, nutrient-rich wood-pressed oil, you are taking a definitive step towards better health.
Don't let clever marketing fool you. Choose tradition. Choose purity. Choose 7LAND Wood-Pressed Oil and taste the difference that nature intended.