I cook with a variety of oils, depending on what I\u2019m\u00a0cooking. Only some\u00a0oils are stable when exposed to heat, so I choose those oils for saut\u00e9ing\u00a0and stir frying, and the others work great for cold items like salad dressing. I generally look for unrefined, expeller pressed organic oils, and verify cold-pressed claims by contacting the company directly, only buying from those I trust. GMOs and hexane extraction are\u00a0prohibited in organic oil production, so you can avoid those\u00a0simply by choosing organic oils.<\/p>\n
Coconut Oil<\/span><\/a> –<\/strong> Coconut oil is\u00a0almost\u00a0completely saturated fat, but don\u2019t let that scare you. That\u2019s because the tropical saturated fat in coconut oil is\u00a0made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), which have\u00a0been shown to actually reduce\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0and obesity (sources: 1<\/span><\/a>, 2<\/span><\/a>, 3<\/span><\/a>, 4<\/span><\/a>). Nutiva\u2019s virgin oil\u00a0is\u00a0organic, expeller cold-pressed, unrefined and never\u00a0deodorized or bleached. It tolerates temperatures up to about 350\u00a0degrees, so it\u2019s great for most baking and\u00a0medium-high heat sauteing.\u00a0Nutiva also has a steam refined version<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(no chemicals) that you can use for cooking up to 400 degrees, so this is my go-to oil for high heat stir fry\u2019s.\u00a0Other oils that are good for high heat cooking include avocado oil<\/strong> and almond oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/span><\/a>\u00a0–<\/strong>\u00a0Beware that\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0olive oil fraud<\/span><\/a> going on, and some brands are mixed with unlabeled\u00a0GMO oils (like soybean oil),\u00a0so\u00a0it\u2019s important to find a brand you trust. Check out Papa Vince\u2019s oil which is simply cold\u00a0pressed from\u00a0fresh green olives, and has amazing health benefits. I like to use olive oil to make my own salad dressings.<\/p>\n Extra-Virgin Sesame Oil<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong><\/strong>It naturally contains vitamin E (an antioxidant),\u00a0vitamin B-6,\u00a0zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper and iron.\u00a0Unrefined sesame oil is best used for low-heat sauteing and\u00a0works great when used sparingly as a condiment because it has a strong flavor. A naturally refined version is better\u00a0for high-heat stir frys.<\/p>\n Nutiva Hemp Oil<\/span><\/a> \u2013 <\/b>This is one of my favorite oils, but it\u2019s only good for cold applications like salad dressings,\u00a0dips and smoothies. Hemp oil contains more\u00a0essential fatty acids<\/span><\/a> than\u00a0any other nut or seed oil, with the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the optimal ratio. Hemp is also the world\u2019s most sustainable crop, so I love these products.\u00a0This oil is delicate and should be kept in the fridge and used within 3 months. Other good oils\u00a0for salad dressings\u00a0include\u00a0walnut oil <\/strong>and flaxseed oil.<\/strong><\/p>\n Nutiva Red Palm Oil<\/span><\/a> \u2013 \u00a0<\/b>This oil has a light buttery flavor, and I love it on popcorn. It\u2019s\u00a0higher in vitamins A and E<\/span><\/a>\u00a0than other\u00a0cooking oils. It\u2019s also been shown<\/span><\/a> to reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. It has about at 300 degree smoke point, so it tolerates medium-heat cooking. Also, Nutiva\u2019s\u00a0vegan\u00a0shortening<\/span><\/a> is made with their palm and coconut oils, and works great for baking.\u00a0Note<\/strong>: This is not to be confused with\u00a0palm kernel oil<\/span><\/a> (conflict palm oil), as Nutiva\u2019s red palm oil is sustainably grown<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Ecuador and\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0contribute to deforestation or habitat destruction.<\/p>\n I also sometimes use grass-fed butter and\u00a0organic\u00a0ghee<\/span><\/a> for cooking, which is clarified butter. If you are wondering more about what butter I use, make sure you check out this post<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n If you know someone who is still using canola oil, corn or soy oils in their cooking, please share this post with them! Let\u2019s spread the word to everyone about the healthier choices out there.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n – See more at: http:\/\/foodbabe.com\/2015\/02\/04\/cooking-oils\/#sthash.gsfYgBCX.dpuf<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dr Scott Olson a Bend Chiropractor LOVES\u00a0 Food Babe.\u00a0 Check out this great advise The Only Cooking Oils In My Kitchen: I cook with a variety of oils, depending on what I\u2019m\u00a0cooking. 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