Grapes in oil

Cooking food with olive oil is not the only way to lower cholesterol levels; grape seed oil is a flavor some alternative with added health benefits.

grape seed oil is high in antioxidants, vitamin E, and has the ability to raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels like that of olive oil.

The effect is due to the oil's poly and monounsaturated fat content. Also, the slight nutty flavor of this oil complements other foods such as salads, breads, and vegetables.