We use oils for cooking – sautéing, frying, flavoring, etc. However, with more and more negative health effects being linked to different cooking oils, people are not more conscious about wanting to choose the healthiest oil to use for cooking.
So I ask, which cooking oils are healthy?
I searched the net to shed some light to this question and found the top three healthiest oil for cooking:
1. Canola oil. It's high in monounsaturated fat which is good for the body, and low in saturated fats which have been linked to various diseases. It also contains a certain omega-3 fatty acid which we don't usually have in our diets.
2. Olive oil. Preferably the extra virgin variant. Aside from being high in monounsaturated fats, olive oil also has phytochemicals that protect against cancer and lower bad cholesterol level.
3. Macadamia nut oil. Yet another oil rich in monounsaturated fat, macadamia nut oil possesses a distinct nutty flavor that works well with fish and chicken.
Keep in mind, though, that even if these oils are healthy, they still contain fat and should be used in moderation. Always remember that even the healthiest things, when used excessively, can be bad for the health.
By: Abbey Grace Yap
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