Pour, Baby Pour!
Did you know...
that if you heat cooking oil beyond its smoke point the oil begins to oxidize? Is that a bad thing? Yes, some experts believe that the oxidation may actually cause inflammation which is the beginning of the disease process in your body.
Here is some information and some tips on the various oils we use for cooking and how they are best used. Practically everyone uses olive oil, and we include it here, but there are a lot of other oils available for various culinary uses. You've seen mention of grapeseed oil in many of our recipes. We like grapeseed oil, as well as others. So here, in alphabetical order (but for no other reason than "order") are some of the oils you should consider for healthy eating!
| Type of Oil |
Smoke Point (° F) |
Benefits | Uses |
| Avocado | 550° | Monounsaturated; reduced risk of heart disease, cancer , diabetes. Lowers LDL, raises HDL cholesterol | High heat sauteeing, dipping, searing, frying and grilling |
| Canola | 375° | Rich in essential omega-3 alpha-linoleic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid - helps prevent heart disease | Medium heat sauteeing and baking, grilling, salad dressings, stir fry |
| Coconut | 280° | Helps support immune finctions, has anti-viral and anti-microbial properties from lauric and capric acids | Medium heat sauteeing and baking |
| Flax | - | High in omega-3's, reduces inflammation. May help prevent heart disease and arthritis, eases constipation | Not for cooking, add to smoothies, use for dipping, drizzling ober entrees and in salad dressings |
| Grapeseed | 485° | Contains antioxidant vitamin E and omega-6 linoleic acid | Medium heat sauteeing and frying, use in salad dressings |
| Hemp | 330° | Contains a balanced ratio of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids plus GLA and SDA which may help alleviate skin ailments | Low - medium heat sauteeingdipping, drizzling, use in marinades and dressings |
| Olive | 390° | Has the highest percentage of heart healthy fat of any oil along with the antioxidants which may help prevent cancer | Low heat sauteeing, dipping, drizzling, use in salad dressings and sauce recipes |
| Walnut | 350° | May help lower risk of heart disease, rich in antioxidants, contains melatonin which regulates your internal clock | Medium heat baking and sauteeing, grilling, use in salad dressings and stir fry |
** source: Natural Health Magazine, Maureen Healy
Use these tips in your kitchen and your family will be the better for it! So go ahead. Pour, Baby Pour - that oil in your skillet, in your wok or on your favorite salad.
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