Edible Oils

Contrary to popular belief, not all cooking oils are “healthy” as many claim to be - Katerina (Katina) Mountanos

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What We Didn’t Know About Cooking Oils

Fat was once maligned as a healthy diet’s greatest foe, but more and more nutritionists, trainers, and even psychiatrists are increasingly acknowledging the role of healthy fats in a balanced diet—oil and fat are critical for effective brain function, and, counterintuitively, actually help the body burn the types of unhealthy fat that lead to weight gain. But not all fats are created equal: Even the cleanest oils (like our standby EVOO) can counteract their own healthful effects if cooked past their smoke point; what’s more, over-processed oils like canola, which has to be bleached and deodorized (pretty gross), can actually rob the body of vital antioxidants.

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 What We Didn’t Know About Cooking Oils

Fat was once maligned as a healthy diet’s greatest foe, but more and more nutritionists, trainers, and even psychiatrists are increasingly acknowledging the role of healthy fats in a balanced diet—oil and fat are critical for effective brain function, and, counterintuitively, actually help the body burn the types of unhealthy fat that lead to weight gain.

8 Best Cooking Oils for Health

Remember, just because an oil comes from a plant doesn’t make it “healthy.” For example, coconut oil is often thought of as “healthy”, but 91% of the fat it contains is saturated fat. While coconut oils can be healthy to consume occasionally, it’s wise to choose them less often.

8 Healthiest Cooking Oils: The Definitive Ranking (And Which Ones To Skip)

All cooking oils will contain varying amounts of fatty acids, with the predominant fat present dictating its stability. MUFAs are less likely to have lipid oxidation byproducts, PUFAs are less stable and more prone to degradation, and SFAs are the most heat-stable yet have the potential to elevate LDL cholesterol.

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