Amid the rising cases of heart diseases associated  with ageing, recent research has shown that having a healthy heart should now be a priority for people of all ages. The journey to a healthy heart according to their finding therefore should begin from childhood with the right choice of edible oils, which are critical for growth, development and long-term heart health.

According to the research result by Soyconnection.com, dietary recommendations support incorporating soybean oil into healthy dietary patterns for general health and chronic disease prevention. It noted that soybean oil, an edible cooking oil that has been associated with several health benefits due to its high PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) content, is essential for everyone regardless of the age of the user.

The research noted that oils with high PUFA content helps to promote skin health, reduce cholesterol levels, prevent bone loss and provide essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The benefits of soybean oil are enormous as it is a powerhouse of PUFA content, which is generally regarded as “good” fat.

When consumed in the earlier stages of life, PUFA intake plays a preventive role against coronary heart disease, cognitive decline and some cancers in adults.

For children, PUFAs are required for normal cognitive and psychomotor development. The body cannot create PUFA, hence, it must be deliberately included in one’s diet as part of a healthy lifestyle throughout one’s life.

The research result stated that, “soybean oil, when used as a replacement for other types of edible oil, which are laden with saturated fat, improves good blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease, thereby making it a heart-healthy dietary choice for people of all ages.”

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Standing in the kitchen, Funlola Rhodes, a Lagos-based housewife, was shocked at her mother-in-law’s reaction. In her eight years of marriage, she had never heard the typically playful Mama Gbolahan raise her voice. Not even to scold any of her grandchildren.

Funlola had just poured a few centilitres of soybean oil into the pot of sizzling vegetable soup when her husband’s mother reprimanded her. “What are you doing?!” Mama Gbolahan exclaimed. “Soybean oil? In everyone’s food?”

Funlola wondered if this was one of the septuagenarian’s pranks as she was one to take the pressure off big family events with practical jokes.

But any doubts Funlola may have had about With five times more PUFA than the popular palm olein (vegetable oil) brands, Golden Terra Soya Oil ensures heart health for people of all ages by providing the requirements for optimal development.

It is 100 per cent pure soy oil, totally sourced and manufactured in Nigeria. Golden Terra Soya Oil delivers heart-healthy and brain-boosting meals that empower consumers to drive for the optimum daily. It is available in sachets, 700ml pet bottle, 2.5litres and 4.5litres kegs.