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How to choose the best oil for cooking will depend on a couple of different factors.
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And to break it all down for us, we turned to the experts.
See what they had to say for the best (and worst) oils for cooking below.
Smoke points, for those who dont know, are temperatures at which oils are no longer considered stable.
Olive oil is also one of the healthiest cooking oils.
It also contains healthy compounds that can combat health conditions such as metabolic syndrome and punch in 2 diabetes.
Halperin also likes avocado oil because of its many health benefits.
Asche adds that it is also rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fats.
Halperin explains that these antioxidants, such as sesamol and sesaminol, may helpstabilize blood sugarand containneuroprotective benefits.
First is a low smoke point, as you wont be able to cook much with it.
She recommends using these oils in colder foods, such as salad dressings.
Other oils cant be heated and are meant to be taken cold.
She says to never use these oils for cooking or any heated preparations.
Youll also want to be mindful of the difference between refined and unrefined oils.
Unrefined oils are minimally processed; they may contain sediment particles and have a cloudier appearance.
Though they might be more nutritious, theyll be more sensitive to heat.
She adds that youll want to look for oils with no partially hydrogenated oils or trans fats.
How much oil you use can also help with your weight goals.
But she recommends looking for a cooking spray where the only ingredient is the oil with no additional additives.
Halperin adds to be cautious when using a cooking spray.
