Everyone knows the foods to eat that improve health,
although how we cook the food can be just as important.
With there being so many oils and butter products
claiming to be the best, it can be quite difficult
to know which ones to use and which ones to avoid.
1. Canola oil Canola oil is a popular oil, with many
physicians claiming that it has the ability to lower
the risk of heart disease. The oil is low in saturated
fat, high in monounsaturated fat, and offers the best
fatty acid composition when compared to other oils.
You can use canola oil in sauting, as a marinade
and even in low temperature stir frying. It has a
bland flavor, which makes it a great oil for foods
that contain many spices. Unlike other oils, this
one won't interfere with the taste of your meal.
2. Olive oil olive oil offers a very distinct flavor
with plenty of heart healthy ingedients. The oil is
rich in monounsaturated fat, helps to lower cholesterol
levels and reduce risk of cancer. It's also rich in
antioxidants and has a very long storage life.
Even though it can be used in cooking, it's the healthiest
when uncooked, such as with a salad or dipping sauce.
When you use it with cooking, you should heat it on
low to medium temperatures, making sure to avoid high
heat.
3. Butter Butter is one food that has been around
for many, many years. Butter tastes good, and offers
sources of Vitamin A and other fat soluble vitamins
such as E, K, and even D. Butter is also made from
natural ingredients and not chemically or artificially
processed.
You can use butter with cooking, baking, or even
as a spread. You can also pair it with creamy sauces,
marinades, baked dishes, or even bread.
4. Margarine Margarine was first introduced as an
alternative to high fat butter. When it was first
created however, it was loaded with trans fat, a substance
that we now know raises bad cholesterol.
As a cooking oil, margarine tastes good, it's lower
in fat than most oils and butter, and it's quite easy
to spread. It's available in a variety of different
products and a good source of vitamin E.
When it comes to cooking with oils, there are several
at your disposal. There are many more than what is
mentioned here, although the ones above are the most
popular. Eating healthy involves cooking healthy food
- which is where your cooking oil really takes center
stage.
