1. Wash your feet with antibacterial soap and cold water everyday.


2. Dry your feet with a dry and rough towel without forgetting the spaces between the toes. This is where most bacteria accumulate.


3. Trim your nail and brush them well especially the lateral portion where the nail enters into the skin.


4. Use thick and light colored socks made from absorbent material like cotton.


5. Avoid socks and foot wears manufactured from synthetic material like nylon or plastic. They cannot absorb sweat.


6. Change your socks daily or twice in a day depending on the amount you sweat.


7. Never wear shoes without socks.


8. Wear shoes that allow air to circulate around the feet. Trainers shoes and shoes made from canvas and leather allow the feet to breathe.


9. If these shoes do not work out for you, then wear sneakers or sandals whenever possible. Limit the use of shoes for special occasions only.


10. Never wear the same shoes twice in a row. Aerate them for at least 24 hours.


11. Use changeable insole. This will limit bacterial accumulation in your shoes.


12. Dust your feet with baby powder or foot powder. This will absorb extra sweat and give your skin a smooth texture.


13. Avoid restrictive footwear like boots. Your feet cannot breathe inside them.


14. Apply anti sweat lotion. This will limit sweat secretion.


15. Once a week do a footbath. Use a foot stone or a rough brush to remove dead skin cells.


16. Soaking your feet in strong black tea for 30 minutes a day for a week can help. The tannic acid in the tea kills the bacteria and closes the pores, keeping your feet dry longer.

• moral values
• rules of life
• practise of postures or asanas
• mastering breathing techniques
• concentration
• meditation

• Initial Relaxation
• Preparation of mind and body
• Postures(asanas)
• Breathing Technique (Pranayama)
• Meditation
• Final Relaxation

1. Laptops and children
   
   Problem: The BBC is reporting that laptop with WiFi antennas should not be placed near the laps of children until the research on health problems caused by them become clearer. Such antennas are similar to mobile phone antennas, except that they are less powerful. Prof Challis pointed that children are more sensitive to UV than an adult. He noted that since children are not allowed to use mobile phones for their own safety, the same applies for laptops.
   
   Solution: Children can use desktop computers since the emissions from the antenna will affect them less as they are situated in the tower which is further from their lap.


2. Laptops and infertility
   
   Problem: It is known among researchers that a rise in temperature by 1 degree Celsius in the sac surrounding the testicles, known as the scrotum, leads to a decrease of synthesis of normal healthy sperm by 40%. A study carried out by a group of researchers from the State University of New York at Stony Brook revealed that for a person who uses his laptop on the laps, the median temperature rise in the scrotum is around 2.6 to 2.8 degrees Celsius.
   
   Further research is needed to find if there is a correlation between infertility and using a laptop on the lap. But there is surely a decrease in the number of normal sperm cells or sperm count.
   
   Solution: Place the laptop on a surface instead of your lap when you are using it. Or you can buy stands for laptop.


3. Laptops and burns
   
   Problem: The heat from the laptop on the lap also causes skin and groin burns. To protect themselves from burns, certain people place a pillow between their lap and laptop. This can turn out to be more dangerous as the air vent of the laptop are blocked. The fans work faster but only to circulate a heated air that cannot escape. There are high risks that your laptop plastic back cover melts and causes more serious burns.
   
   Solution: Firms are designing very comfortable and safe lap rests for your laptops. They can be searched through the internet.


4. Laptops and wrist pains
   
   Problem: Excessive typing causes the wrist to press against the edge of the laptop's border which is sharp in certain models. This causes compression of nerves and blood vessels leading to wrist and finger pains due to insufficient circulation of blood to the extremities of the hand.
   
   Solution: Simple flexions and extensions of the wrist and fingers must be done frequently to promote blood circulation.


5. Laptops associated to shoulder and neck pains
   
   Problem: Laptop keyboards lack inclinations and proper hand rests. The elbow remains suspended in the air, thus causing contraction on the muscles of the shoulders and that of the neck. Prolonged use leads to shoulder and neck pains.
   
   Solution: The best solution to this problem is getting back to the ancient more ergonomic external keyboard connected to the laptop.


6. Problem: Often the height of the screen is not ergonomic. The muscles of the back and the neck are used to have a better view of the screen display.
   
   Solution: The laptop can be placed on a support which permits us to see the whole content of the screen extend and stretch the neck muscles.


7. Laptops and the eyes
   
   Problem: The eyes need rests and the lenses inside them have to relax after stretching. When using laptops or computers in general, the muscles that control the lenses remain in a static position depending on the number of hours you stare at the screen.
   
   Solution: To protect the eyes from strains, frequent poses are recommended. It is advisable to watch distant objects so as to allow the muscles to relax.


8. Problem: The brightness of the screen is also important. Too much brightness or light from another source reflecting on the screen into your eyes can be harmful to the retina. The retina is a collection of light sensitive cells that collects information and sends them to the brain to be processed into vision.
   
   Solution: To avoid this, choose a suitable brightness as well as switching on the lights to dampen the amount of light from the laptop screen.

1. Playing on Variety
   
   
   • Vary your sandwich with ham, chicken, beef, tuna, eggs, cheese, etc.
   
   
   • When you are making a sandwich with meat, know that meat and butter are not great couples on a nutritional plan. So avoid pasting your meat sandwich with butter.
     
   
   
   • Ham and bacon contain less fats than sausages or steaks.
   
   
   • Choose whole wheat bread for your sandwich instead of plain white bread.


2. Do not Forget the Salads!
   
   Every time you make a sandwich, always and I insist always, add some vegetables to it! It can be green salads or simply a few slices of tomatoes or cucumber. It all depends on what vegetables you like to eat. Do not add chips to your sandwich menu though!


3. For the Taste
   
   Sprinkle some pepper on your sandwich for taste and avoid pasting all kinds of sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise or butter on it.
   


4. Drink
   
   Choose water as a drink. If not you can either choose a juice or milk. Avoid soda, tea, or any energy drinks.


5. Dessert
   
   Choose a fruit instead of a cake.


6. Recalibrating your dinner
   
   For dinner, you need to recalibrate your meal by insisting on the following:
   
   
   • fruits and vegetables.
   
   
   • dairy products like a yogurt if you ate a cheese sandwich for lunch.
   
   
   • If you had a vegetarian sandwich for lunch, eat at least some meat, chicken or preferably fish for dinner. If you a vegan, the best course for you is to eat some pulses like lentils, soya or tofu.
     


7. Integrate an exercise with your sandwich
   
   A sandwich gives you the liberty to go anywhere while eating. So never eat your sandwich on the spot unless you are doing a very important work. Take a walk with your sandwich to integrate a bit of exercises in your day.
   

• Myopia or nearsightedness
  It is a vision condition in which near objects are seen clearly, but distant objects do not come into proper focus. Nearsightedness occurs if your eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, so the light entering your eye is not focused correctly.
  Treatment: Wearing of glasses or contact lens.



• Hyperopia or farsightedness
  It is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones appear blurred. Farsightedness occurs if your eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, so light entering your eye is not focused correctly.
  Treatment: Wearing of glasses or contact lens.



• Presbyopia
  This condition concerns mostly aged persons. The lens of the eye loses its ability to focus as it loses its elasticity. The condition is associated with aging and is progressive, that is, it tends to get worse.
  Treatment: Wearing of glasses or contact lens but they need to be changed regularly.



• Glaucoma
  It is a condition when the liquid present in the eyes is not drained properly. This may results due to clogged or inefficient drainage of the fluid in the eyes. The excess pressure presses again the retina (captures light entering the eyes) and the optic nerves (transmits images captured by the retina to the brain). Untreated glaucoma leads to blindness. In glaucoma there is a terrible pain of the eyes which is experienced too. It is as if your eyes want to explode. This condition may occur gradually or suddenly. People suffering from diabetes are at higher risks of suffering from this disease.
  Treatment: Achieved by medications or surgery depending on severeness and stage of the disease.



• Cataracts
  This is a condition where the proteins with transparency capability, degenerate and become opaque. At night, cataract sufferers find their vision diminished quite drastically. Foods rich in antioxidants are said to reduce cataracts. Cataracts are a leading cause of visual impairment among aging Americans.
  Treatment: Cataract extractions are the most common surgical procedure performed in the world.

1. Optimize your shopping
   
   
   • Make a list prior to shopping. While shopping, stick to the list and do not be tempted to buy more than necessary. The list should contain only the necessary foods that you will be eating and which are to the limit of your budget. Do not write a long list of wants when you have very little money.
     
   
   
   • Be on the watch for promotions and sales. Some promotions are very interesting but beware of the expiration dates on the foods you buy because most of the times, it is the foods which are nearly expired which are for sale.
   
   
   • Compare the prices by kilograms and not by units. Most people (I was like this at one point) always look at the prices by unit. You must never take notice of these prices but look at the small printed price on the package of the foods which are usually price per kilogram (or ounce in the US)
     
   
   
   • Never buy food on an empty stomach. You will be tempted to buy more.
     
   
   
   • Always buy in a few quantities. Some people are tempted to buy more than they can possibly eat during sales and when the foods have reached their expiration dates, you have no other alternatives than to throw them away.
   
   
   • Buy generic. Generic foods are usually just as good as the originals and more essentially, they are cheaper!
     
   
   
   • Never shop in a hurry. I know time is limited for everybody but always take your time to compare prices per kilogram when you buy your food.
   
   
   • Shop at your local market: Most of the times, your local market is a cheaper alternative to your supermarket. One trick I usually do is to shop just before the market closes because this is where you can get the best bargains from the seller who is in a hurry to go home.
   
   
   • Always shop alone. I always shop alone so that I always stick to my shopping list and avoid the temptation to buy foods the other person will buy if I were accompanied by someone.


2. Choice and preparation of food
   
   
   • Always cook your food: Prior to being a student in a foreign country, I never knew how to cook. When I started studying in France, I always ate in a restaurant. After two months, I started noticing that eating outside was draining my tight budget. So I learned how to cook for myself and I can certify that cooking for me has become a passion. I managed to cut my budget by 5 times by eating only at home. If you were like me and had no notion of cooking before, the following site will teach you the basics of cooking: Cooking 101. It is one of the most comprehensive sites on cooking I've found and it teaches you everything from how to boil water (Yes there is a science involved behind boiling water!) to how to rescue a cooking disaster. Also one of the most important reasons people give for not cooking at home besides laziness and not knowing how to cook, is time constraint. When I started cooking, I usually took two to three hours to cook. But I stuck to it. I usually cooked when I had some free time in the afternoon and during weekend. Now the maximum amount it takes me to cook a healthy meal is 30 to 45 minutes. So give it a try and you will find yourself starting to enjoy it.
   
   
   • Eating healthy means having all the nutrients in correct proportions in your plate. So for each nutrient, there are always cheaper alternatives to the expensive ones. As an example, for protein, you can always eat eggs which are cheaper than meat or for calcium, milk is cheaper than cheese.
   
   
   • If you tend to eat the same food, the one you bought during a sale, vary the dishes by using spices to give the dishes flavor and color.
   
   
   • Never throw away leftover food from a dinner. You can keep it in hermetic boxes and use it for breakfast or brunch the next day.
   
   
   • If you are really unable to spare time for cooking, it is better to cook in large quantities at once and to keep the excess food in the fridge for your next meal.
   
   
3. Fruits and Vegetables
   
   
   • Opt for the fruits and vegetables which are in season; cheaper, they are also more delicious to eat. Kiwi, Carrot, leek, cabbage, citrus fruits in winter, strawberries during spring, peach, melon, tomato, sweet pepper, zucchini in summer, pear and grape in autumn, apples and bananas all year long.
   
   
   • Markets provide cheaper and fresher fruits and vegetables than large supermarkets
     
   
   
   • To avoid losing fruits and vegetables which are too ripe or have been slightly damaged, better make jams, salads or soups from them.
   
   
   • Frozen fruits and vegetables can sometimes be nutritious as well as cheap. In addition, they are easy to prepare. Tinned foods are also at times better alternative.
   
   
4. Meat, Fish, Eggs
   
   
   • The prices of meats and fish vary depending on their nature, locations of sale and the season of sale. Compare prices and verify that the meat which was cheap last week is still cheap this week before buying it.
   
   
   • Chickens, eggs and milk are nutritious and cheap foods. They can easily replace meat in your meals, which are usually more expensive.
   
   
   • In a dish, meat, fish or eggs are components of this dish and not the dominant one. Eat fish regularly: at least twice per week. Frozen fish are very affordable. Limit fish like fish fingers which use a cooking mode which are a bit "oily".
   
   
   • Meat, fish and eggs can be replaced by vegetables like pulses, lentils and beans. So it is not essential to eat meat, fish and eggs everyday. It is sometimes best to go vegetarian one or two days per week.


5. Other components of a dish
   
   
   • Pasta and rice are very cheap and allow you to create dish which are nutritious and make you feel full.
   
   
   • Potatoes do not serve to make chips only but can be cooked in various ways: boiled potatoes, baked potatoes combined with a salad. Potatoes are very cheap.
   
   
   • Many people buy dried vegetables. They are cheap and contain a lot of fibers but they do not replace fresh vegetables. Instead of buying a lot of dried vegetables, better buy fewer fresh ones.
   
   
   • Do not forget bread which is very nutritious and easily affordable to everyone. Choose the ones which are whole wheat instead of the white ones.


6. Drinks
   
   Drinks are very important to consider when planning your food budget. The only essential drink which you must consider and which is the "cheapest" is water. If you are like me and cannot afford to buy a lot of bottled water, buy a simple water filter. (I use a Brita filter which does the job very well.) Alcoholic drinks are very expensive and not very nutritious. Soda drinks also must be avoided but if you cannot resist one or two cokes from time to time, then better buy the light ones.

• Wild Ginseng
  
  Wild ginseng is ginseng that is not cultivated. It is harvested from nature. Wild ginseng is relatively rare, and in many cases threatened or endangered.


• Red Ginseng
  
  Red ginseng is Panax ginseng that has been heated, either through steaming or sun-drying.


• White Ginseng
  
  Regular, non-heated ginseng is referred to as White ginseng.

• Ginger
  Gingerol is the active ingredient in ginger. It appeases nausea, vomiting, motion sickness as well as morning sickness. Ginger contains antioxidants with cancer fighting attributes. Bacterial and fungal attacks are also parried by the good effects of ginger. Furthermore, it boosts the metabolism and the immune system.
  
  Use: Add freshly ground garlic paste to meat marinade or when cooking pulses or leafy vegetables.



• Garlic
  Usually used with ginger, garlic provides different health benefits. on regular consumption, it lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It also praised for its virtues to fight skin, colon and lung cancer and cardiovascular troubles. The inner root of garlic should be removed before use. Otherwise foul smell results on burping.
  
  Use: Use together with ginger paste in the same recipes.



• Cinnamon
  It is the dried bark of laurel trees. It has an agreeably sweet, delicate and intense woody aroma. The taste is fragrant and warm. An excellent antidote against diarrhea, and stomach upset. It fights colds, cough and fever and stimulates the blood circulation. Studies have shown that cinnamon lowers high blood cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels — by as much as 10 to 30 percent.
  
  Use: Suited to both savory and sweet dishes, cinnamon lends itself just as well to a roasted leg of lamb from India as it does to a sweet and delicate rice pudding. Sprinkled on tea, it is consumed by tea lovers and diabetic patients.



• Chili pepper powder
  Who doesn't like chilies? This powder brings fire to your tongue, tears to your eyes and even drains your runny nose. It helps lose weight, boost the immune system, clear congested airways, stop prostate cancer and acts as anti-inflammatory.



• Coriander
  Coriander leaves have a sweet and characteristic smell. They heal migraines, protect against the Salmonella bacteria, urinary tract infections, prevent nausea and is an anti-inflammator They also help to relieve intestinal gas, lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL).
  
  Use: Coriander is used in both sweet and savory dishes. Essential ingredient of the curry powder mix, it is popular in minced meat dishes, sausages and stews.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of rice (about 50-75g)


• 1 litre of milk


• Blanched almonds


• Dry raisins


• 1/4 tbs of cinnamon or cardamon powder


• 4 tbsp of sugar (depends on taste of person)

Method

1. Soak the rice in water for 2 hours and overcook it lightly.


2. Bring the milk to boil and add the rice to it.


3. Add the sugar, dry raisins and the almonds followed by the cinnamon.


4. Allow to cook till the dish become more consistent but ensuring it does not become too dry. Switch off the gas when you see that it is becoming difficult to stir.


5. Serve hot

Ingredients

• 500g mutton chops soaked in 1/2 cup of white vinegar for 1-2 hours


• 2 medium tomatoes chopped in cubes


• 2 pieces of ginger


• 12 flakes of ginger


• 1/2 tsp red chilly pepper powder


• 2 cloves


• 1/2 tbs cinnamon


• 2 cardammons


• 4 tbsp oil


• 1 cup of yogurt


• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Grind the garlic and the ginger into a paste.


2. Add it to mutton chops.


3. Put 1/2 cup of water in a dish.


4. Add the mutton chops and allow to cook till all the water evaporates.


5. Add the remaining ingredients with the oil.


6. Allow to fry till the mutton turms light brown and the tomatoes well mashed.


7. Serve hot.

Human is the only mammals who drinks milk after childhood. I've always hated milk, even when i was a baby i couldnt stand it. I never had health problem related to the fact i never drink milk. I eat cheese and cream sometimes but nothing more. I exercise a lot and never had bones pb or muscle damage. We can find all the nutriment present in it with an healthy diet, so i'm not completely sure it is usefull to drink glasses of milk.

I study sport science and never heard milk was an important part of a good diet.
In my opinion people should drink milk if they enjoy it but not force themselves to do it cause it is not necessary when you eat properly.

1. Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D
   
   Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body. Our bones are made up 99% of calcium. A deficit in calcium makes your bone porous. To decrease the osteoporosis process, you must first make sure you have sufficient calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Vitamin D helps your body to absorb calcium. You must eat about 1500 mg of calcium per day. To achieve this quota, you must take atleast two portions of dairy products and a substantial amount of fruits to get the necessary vitamins.
   
   A portion of dairy products is about
   
   • a cup of dairy product(milk)
   • 3/4 cup of yoghurt
   • 50 g of cheese.


2. Increase intake of proteins
   
   Proteins form an inherent part of bones. They are also important in the absorption of calcium in your digestive system. An excess or a lack of proteins can both harm your bones. An excess of protein can acidify your bones and teeth and cause them to lose their mass. Calcium can neutralise this process though.
   
   The portion of proteins you must take daily depends on your lifestyle. For someone leading a sedentary lifestyle, the daily intake of protein is 46g for women and 56g for men. An active person must consume about 10g of proteins in addition every day. The finest sources of proteins are meats and its substitutes. For vegetarians, they can easily find tofu, soya and beans as excellent sources of proteins.
   
   A portion of protein which corresponds to about 50g of proteins is
   
   • 75g of meat/fish
   • 3/4 cup green vegetables
   • 1/4 cup of nuts
   • 2 eggs
   • 3/4 cup of tofu


3. Increase intake of Vitamin K
   
   Vitamin K helps in the formation of bones. About 200 µg to 500 µg of vitamin K is needed daily to have healthy bones. Vitamin K is found mainly in green vegetables. Some vegetables like cabbage or spinach are enough to cover your daily needs of vitamin K because it is needed in small amounts only. To reach this amount, you must eat about 3 portions of green vegetables or a green salad every day.


4. Check the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood
   
   There is a link between osteoporosis and a decrease in the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood. If you do not have a regular check up with your doctor, then you must schedule one as soon as possible. During the check-up, ask your doctor to make a complete blood test and to see whether or not, there is a lack of vitamin B12 in your blood. Beware: old people and pure vegans (the ones that consume only plants) are more at risk of this because the main sources of vitamin B12 are meat, fish, liver, eggs. Good sources of vitamin B12 for vegetarians are dairy products or eggs. ½ pint of milk (full fat or semi skimmed) contains 1.2 µg. A slice of vegetarian cheddar cheese (40g) contains 0.5 µg. A boiled egg contains 0.7 µg. Fermentation in the manufacture of yoghurt destroys much of the B12 present. Boiling milk can also destroy much of the B12. Vegans are recommended to ensure their diet includes foods fortified with vitamin B12. A range of B12 fortified foods are available. These include yeast extracts, vegetable stock, veggieburger mixes, textured vegetable protein, soya milks, vegetable and sunflower margarines, and breakfast cereals.


5. Eat a lot of soya
   
   Soya is a powerfood containing a large amount of isoflavones. Isoflavones belong to the group of phytochemicals and are being studied intensively because they extent physiological effects which may help reduce the risk for certain diseases. Isoflavones contain in soya act in humans like hormones, but to a lesser extent. A consumption of about 90 mg to 100 mg of isoflavones per day is necessary for a healthy bone growth.
   
   Here are some foods and the amounts of isoflavones they contain:
   
   Soybeans: 125 ml (1/2 cup) - 47 mg
   Tempeh: 100 g - 43 mg
   Tofu: 100 g - 22 mg to 30 mg
   Soya drinks (like Soya milk): 250 ml (1 cup) - 24 mg


6. Reduce Salt Intake
   
   I'm sure all of you know this refrain by heart now. Still you must bear in mind that excess of salt in your diet is very, very bad for your bones! A tablespoon of table salt contains 2,325 mg of sodium - the average recommended daily intake is between 1,500 and 2,400 mg. I wrote a very comprehensive article on Salt which I recommend you to read carefully if you want to lead a healthy life.


7. Avoid strict dieting
   
   Avoid strict dieting! If you are keen on losing weight, you must follow a healthy weight loss method. Also bear in mind that no diet is 100% efficient for all people. What has worked for someone does not mean that it will work for you too. So take it one step at a time and follow these 17 steps to ensure that your diet is a success.


8. Some practical tips
   
   
   • If you think that animal milk is not for you, then try to make a smoothie with soya milk and small fruits like strawberries or raisins.
   
   
   • Limit coffee, alcohol and soda intake.
   
   
   • If you feel that your diet is not sufficient (like the diet for an elderly person), do talk with your doctor about taking supplements. But I like mentioned in a previous article, there is no need to take supplements if your diet is balanced enough.
   
   
   • Use more nuts, beans, fruits and green vegetables in your diet.
   
   
   • Use more herbs in your meals and limit salt consumption.
   
   
   • Some daily moderate exercises will keep your joints in great form.

1. The smoke point of the oil being used must be checked. The smoke point refers to the temperature at which a cooking fat or oil begins to break down. The substance smokes or burns, and gives food an unpleasant taste. When the oil in your pan starts to give a foul odor and smell, this implies it has exceeded its smoke point. High smoke point oil is best suited for cooking. Such an oil is canola oil.


2. Oil based on mono-unsaturated fats is best for heart and health. It is an excellent oil for patients suffering from high-risk heart diseases or clogged blood vessels.


3. Avoid deep frying as much as possible. Such cooking techniques allow the food to absorb too much oil.


4. Non-stick pans are best for cooking.


5. Instead of frying your fish or chicken, roast them. You will eliminate the excess fat they contain.


6. Intake of saturated fat should be limited and replaced by polyunsaturated and mono unsaturated fats which are known to reduce the harmful LDL cholesterol.
   

• Avocado Oil
  Avocado oil has a soft nutty taste and a mild avocado aroma. This is a very healthy oil with a profile similar to olive oil. This oil can be used for very high temperature applications. It also offers flavors subtle enough to be appreciated in salad dressings, dips and in a variety of Southwestern dishes. High manufacturing costs make the oil quite expensive though.
  


• Canola Oil
  This refined, light golden-colored neutral-flavor oil is used in salad dressings, cooking, sautéing, baking and salad dressings. It keeps well in the cabinet (for up to a year).
  


• Grapeseed Oil
  This is a great choice for salad dressings because it emulsifies particularly well. When used in combination with walnut and hazelnut, its neutral taste really allows the flavors of the oils to shine through. It is best stored in the refrigerator and keeps for six months.
  


• Extra-virgin olive Oil
  Extra-virgin olive oil is unrefined, meaning it has not undergone any modification whether chemically or mechanically after being pressed (usually cold-pressed to protect it from heat damage). It is an all-purpose salad oil. It has a full-bodied flavor that can be peppery, fruity, grassy or flowery. It is recommended to purchase by color, not by price. Bright green oils are peppery and a little bitter, while yellow oils are warmer and have a buttery flavor. These oils are best when they are still young and should be consumed within a year of pressing.
  


• Peanut Oil
  It is a pale yellow refined oil with a very subtle scent and flavor which is made from pressed steam-cooked peanuts. It is widely used for cooking and salad dressings. Peanut oil can be expensive, so it’s best kept (in the cupboard) for special deep-fry indulgences.
  


• Sesame Oil
  Sesame oil can be of two types. One is made from the seeds in their natural state and the darker oil which is more flavored is obtained from roasted sesame oil. The intense flavor of toasted sesame oil makes it too strong for most salad dressings (unless cut with a neutral oil), and can turn bitter when heated. It shouldn’t be used for frying. Sesame oil will store well in a cool, dark cabinet.
  


• Sunflower Oil
  It is a good all-purpose salad oil with a mild nutty flavor that adds character to a dressing without dominating it. It can also be used for sauté. They go rancid easily and should be refrigerated once opened.
  


• Vegetable Oil
  This classic oil is made mostly from refined soybean oil. It has a neutral flavor and stores well at room temperature. Mostly overlooked these days, vegetable oil is a reliable and inexpensive kitchen workhorse. It can keep for six months to a year after opening.