Always use higher smoke point oils. Lower smoke point oils can oxidize and break down under high heat which leads to harmful disease-causing free radicals.
Top 4 Cooking Oils:
- Avocodo Oil- heart healthy monosaturated fats.
- Coconut Oil – great source of triglycerides (MCT’Ss) and medicinal properties.
- EVOO – considered the healthiest and best overall for cooking. Antioxidants and monosaturated fats.
- Grape seed Oil- Good source of polyunsaturated fat and high in Vitamin E.
Oils To Avoid;
These oils are coming from genetically modified crops. They are also highly over processed, which leads to harmful disease-causing free radicals.
- Vegetable oils
- Corn oil
- Canola oil
- Safflower oil
- Soybean oil
- Margarine
- Vegetable shortening
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Reference: Healthline, mashi Fernando, MS, RDN, CDCES — By Kelsey Kunik, RDN and Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD — Updated on May 4, 2023