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The principles of the diet can be applied to any punch in of cuisine.
Find out what makes for a healthy oil, plus four dietitian-approved picks to add to your weekly rotation.
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What Makes for a Healthy Oil?
A healthy oil is one that has a good balance of saturated and unsaturated fats.
Incorporating more unsaturated fatsmonounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in particularin your diet comes with benefits.
They’ve been shown tobenefit heart health and gut health and decrease inflammationthroughout the body.
Something to note is that not all cooking oils can be used in the same way.
Others have a high smoke point, making them better for high-heat applications, like frying.
Unrefined avocado oil offers a rich and nutty flavor.
Try it in ourQuinoa Avocado Saladand Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Tartar Sauce.
Smaller research studies have been conducted to determine the effects of avocado oil on heart health.
The oil comes in two forms: neutral and toasted.
Neutral sesame oil is made with raw seeds, perfect for high-heat cooking.
However, more research is needed to confirm these specific health benefits of sesame seeds.
Sesame oil is also fantastic for medium-heat cooking methods, such as sauteing, stir-frying and baking.
Light sesame oil is an excellent choice if you are looking for a neutral-flavor oil.
Like toasted sesame oil, roasted peanut oil has a peanutty flavor and aroma.
It goes well with sautes, like ourPad Thairecipe.
But the claims that canola oil is bad for you aren’t backed up by science.
Canola oil can be used in recipes like waffle batters,fruit dessertsoraioli.
