NUTRITIONIST’S NOTEBOOK: Oils

We love them and we loathe them – so here’s all you need to know about oils.

Fats in oils

Oils are extracted from oily seeds and fruits such as olives or coconuts and are mainly composed of different fats, but they also contain small amounts of other nutrients, such as vitamin E or antioxidants (though that depends on the type of oil).

Fats are essential building blocks of cell membranes and brain tissue plus they help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), provide energy and insulation. Of all the nutrients, fats are the richest source of energy and we really do need