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Alkaline Plant Oils Guide

Nourish Your Body with Nature's Healthy Plant-Based Oils

At Azin & MelanAid, we encourage a wellness lifestyle centered around nutrient-dense alkaline plant foods. Healthy plant oils can play an important role in supporting overall wellness by providing essential fatty acids, antioxidants, fat-soluble vitamins, and natural compounds that nourish the body and complement a balanced alkaline lifestyle.

The oils listed below form an important part of our Alkaline Wellness Program and are best enjoyed in moderation as part of salads, dressings, smoothies, dips, raw preparations, and wellness meals. Whenever possible, we recommend selecting organic, cold-pressed, unrefined oils to preserve their natural nutritional properties.

Coconut Oil

Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Lwil Koko

Benefits

• Provides naturally occurring healthy fats
• Supports skin and hair wellness
• Contains medium-chain fatty acids
• Versatile for culinary and personal care use

Serving Size

• 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins

• Small amounts of Vitamin E

Minerals

• Trace amounts of Iron

Additional Information

Coconut oil is extracted from mature coconuts and has been traditionally used throughout the Caribbean for generations. Within the Azin & MelanAid wellness program, coconut oil is best used unheated in smoothies, salad dressings, raw desserts, herbal preparations, and wellness tonics. Avoid heating coconut oil to help preserve its natural properties. It is also commonly used as a natural moisturizer for skin and hair care.

Olive Oil

Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Lwil Oliv

Benefits

• Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
• Contains antioxidant compounds
• Supports nutrient absorption
• Complements a balanced plant-based diet

Serving Size

• 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 119
• Total Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins

• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Minerals

• Trace amounts of Iron

Additional Information

Extra virgin olive oil is obtained from cold-pressed olives and is prized for its antioxidant content. Within the Azin & MelanAid wellness program, olive oil is best consumed unheated in salad dressings, dips, vegetable dishes, and wellness bowls. Avoid heating olive oil to preserve its natural phytonutrients and delicate flavor.

Avocado Oil

Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Lwil Zaboka

Benefits

• Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats
• Supports skin health
• Promotes nutrient absorption
• Contains antioxidant compounds

Serving Size

• 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 124
• Total Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins

• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Minerals

• Potassium (trace amounts)

Additional Information

Avocado oil is extracted from the flesh of avocados and is known for its smooth flavor and nutritional profile. It can be used in salad dressings, raw sauces, vegetable marinades, smoothies, and wellness recipes. Cold-pressed avocado oil is preferred for maximum nutritional value.

Grapeseed Oil

Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Lwil Grenn Rezen

Benefits

• Rich in vitamin E
• Contains polyunsaturated fats
• Supports skin wellness
• Provides antioxidant compounds

Serving Size

• 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins

• Vitamin E

Minerals

• Trace amounts of minerals

Additional Information

Grapeseed oil is produced from the seeds of grapes and has a light, neutral flavor. It works well in salad dressings, dips, vegetable dishes, and wellness preparations. Cold-pressed varieties are preferred whenever available.

Hemp Seed Oil

Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Lwil Grenn Chanv

Benefits

• Rich in essential fatty acids
• Contains omega-3 and omega-6 fats
• Supports skin wellness
• Complements plant-based nutrition

Serving Size

• 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 125
• Total Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins

• Vitamin E

Minerals

• Magnesium (trace amounts)
• Zinc (trace amounts)

Additional Information

Hemp seed oil is extracted from hemp seeds and is valued for its balanced fatty acid profile. It should be consumed raw and never heated. Hemp seed oil can be added to smoothies, dressings, sauces, wellness bowls, and vegetable dishes.

Sesame Seed Oil

Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Lwil Grenn Sésam

Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants
• Contains healthy fats
• Supports overall wellness
• Provides natural plant compounds

Serving Size

• 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins

• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Minerals

• Copper
• Calcium (trace amounts)

Additional Information

Sesame seed oil is made from pressed sesame seeds and has been used for centuries in traditional wellness practices. It may be incorporated into dressings, dips, sauces, vegetable dishes, and raw preparations. Cold-pressed sesame oil is recommended for optimal quality and nutritional value.

Important Program Guideline

The oils listed in this guide are the primary plant oils recommended within the Azin & MelanAid Alkaline Wellness Program. We encourage clients to select high-quality organic, cold-pressed, and minimally processed oils whenever possible. These oils are intended to complement a balanced alkaline lifestyle and should be consumed in moderation as part of a nutrient-rich wellness plan.

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