A: Grape seed oil is an exception -- its rich antioxidants prevent the formation of free radical chains that typically are produced when oils are exposed to high temperatures. Olive oil and canola oil are safe for heating at lower temperatures (for sauteing or warming), but the longer they are heated, the faster they break down. Ironically, butter and organic coconut oil are the ideal fats for frying. They are saturated fats (which means that if used excessively, they might contribute to heart disease over time) but are highly stable.
The controversy to much of this is the manipulation of genetics to achieve a goal for the imporverished.
The African community and those being addressed within this 'corporate' paradigm feel they are sacrificing the biological safety net to achieve an end.
I believe those that are seeking to 'impose' these standards on the impoverished need to conduct research 'first' to insure the safety of their product, rather than producing a product that will make them 'feel good' about their efforts.
I don't see anything wrong with genetic altered crops so long as they are SAFE. And proven safe. My guess is that there is a problem.
I perfer cross breeding crops to achieve a better grape, wheat or corn that is a natural product.
While the 'idea' is noble it is not well received, therefore, why 'go there' in the first place?
Seed maker Monsanto opening first research center in China (click here)
Monsanto opening first research center in China
ST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co., the world’s biggest seed maker, on Tuesday said it is opening its first research center in China.
The Monsanto Biotechnology Research Center in Beijing will boost Monsanto’s ties with Chinese research institutions in plant biotechnology and genomics....
Bill Gates addresses 2009 Borlaug Dialougue (click here)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Seattle)
Bill Gates' Speech at the World Food Prize Symposium (click here)
15 October 2009
...Melinda and I believe that helping the poorest small-holder farmers grow more crops and get them to market is the world's single most powerful lever for reducing hunger and poverty....
Muscadine grape seeds contain up to 10 times the antioxidant value of other high-antioxidant foods such as blueberries and cranberries. Compared to other grape seeds, Muscadine grape seeds have 40 times the antioxidants and more Resveratrol - the polyphenol found in red wine and proven to benefit cardiovascular health, blood sugar levels and the aging process, among other health issues. In addition, Muscadine grapes offer a unique combination of phytochemicals and phenolic compounds not found in other grapes, fruits or vegetables, such as Resveratrol, Ellagic Acid, OPCs, and Quercetin.
-Grape Seed Extract may be useful to treat heart diseases such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. By limiting lipid oxidation, phenolics in grape seeds may reduce risk of heart disease, such as by inhibiting platelet aggregation and reducing inflammation.
-A polyphenol contained in grape seeds is resveratrol which may interfere with cancer cell growth and proliferation, as well as induce apoptosis, among a variety of potential chemopreventive effects.
-Grape seed components may also be active against HIV by inhibiting virus expression and replication.
Possible Anti-disease Properties
Wound Healing - grape seed proanthocyanidins induced vascular endothelial growth factor and accelerated healing of injured skin.
-Tooth Decay - seed phenolics may inhibit oral sugar metabolism and retard growth of certain bacteria causing dental caries.
-Osteoporosis - grape seed extracts enhanced bone density and strength.
-Skin Cancer - grape seed proanthocyanidins decreased tumor numbers and reduced the malignancy of papillomas.
-Ultraviolet Damage to Skin - dietary proanthocyanidins may protect against carcinogenesis and provide supplementation for sunscreen protection.
