Olive oil
It is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, particularly in extra virgin form. Olive oil offers benefits like reduced inflammation and improved heart health.
Best Cooking Oils
Avocado oil
High in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants, with a high smoke point suitable for various cooking methods and often used in dressings and marinades.
Coconut oilControversial due to its saturated fat content, it does offer benefits like weight loss and heart health due to its unique fatty acid profile and potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Canola oil
Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat and omega-3s, making it heart-healthy and versatile for cooking with a neutral flavour and high smoke point.
Grapeseed oil
Rich in polyunsaturated fats and antioxidants, with a high smoke point making it great for frying and searing, and a neutral flavour suitable for different dishes.
Palm oil
High in saturated fat linked to heart disease risk, and its production can lead to environmental issues like deforestation.
Worst Cooking Oils
Cottonseed oil
Often refined and containing trans fats, which are harmful to heart health and best avoided due to processing methods.
Hydrogenated oils
Industrially processed with trans fats, contributing to heart disease risk and not recommended for cooking.
Soybean oil
Despite its polyunsaturated fat content, heavy processing can lead to trans fats and nutrient loss, making it less healthy.
Corn oil
High in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation when consumed excessively, posing risks for chronic diseases despite its cooking versatility.