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What Are The Best Cooking Oils?

Extra virgin olive oil(EVOO) contains healthy, monounsaturated fats, which help increase good (HDL) cholesterol and lower bad (LDL) cholesterol in your body. EVOO is also an excellent choice because it's versatile — its flavour goes well with almost anything. It can be used to cook stew, vegetables, chicken, fish, and eggs, and even to make sauces and salad dressings. This oil is produced by pressing olives (i.e. the first press), which are chock-full with nutrients. This is why EVOO is such a heart-healthy choice. If EVOO is not working for you, go for canola oil.


Canola oil has both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Additionally, it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help lessen the risk of heart disease and reduce inflammation. Both canola oil and EVOO are very low in saturated fat (approx. 1g per tbsp.), making them even better and healthier choices.

Coconut oil is a popular substitute to olive oil nowadays, and it can find it at health food shops. Though, Health critics are still in disagreement about how frequent one should consume coconut oil, as it is high in saturated fat (increase cholesterol level and heart disease risk). Coconut oil gives a sweet vegetable fat that one (especially vegans) can use for baking, rather than using butter. It has a natural sweetness that tastes great when sautéing bitter greens like chard or kale. But hey! Just be watchful on the amount you use, one tablespoon of coconut oil has 120 calories and about 13.5 grams of fat, which is similar to the calorie count in both canola and olive oil. Thus, If you have issue with cholesterol, skip coconut oil unless on special occasions.

You might try sesame oil. used typically in Asian cuisine; it has a strong distinctive, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavour that complements a variety of foods. While sesame oil does contain monounsaturated fats, the drawback is that it also has a huge amount of saturated fat (which one has to limit). A serving of sesame oil (usually 1 tablespoon) contains a whopping 14g of fat! So go easy on this oil if you decide to use it — one tablespoon will go a LONG way towards adding flavour — but calories too.

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