Best Cooking Oils

Cooking is an art. It maybe complicated for you to cook tasty and wonderful dishes, especially when you are cooking with oil. Different oils and fats gives different results. Many people are not aware of the fact that certain dishes need specific oils and butter to get the right taste. Everyone cares about the foods that is good for health; however, how we cook the food is equally important. There are so many oils and butter available in the market that claim to be the best and it is very difficult to understand which ones to use and which ones to avoid. Below is the list of few popular and healthy oils that you can use without any fear of health risk:

Canola oil: It is the most popular oil and recommend by many doctors claiming that it helps in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The oil is high in monounsaturated fat, low in saturated fat, and provides the best fatty acid composition.

Olive oil: It gives a very different flavour with sufficient heart healthy ingredients. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat that helps to lower the risk of heart disease, cholesterol level and breast cancer. It's also a good source of antioxidants, has a very long storage life and is the healthiest option to cook food.

Coconut oil: This is filled with saturated fat. According to physicians, food cooked in coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol and total blood cholesterol. It also raises HDL cholesterol and it has the benefit that it offers a nice flavour at high temperatures.

Rice Bran oil: This oil contains a chemical known as oryzanol that is good for regulating the cholesterol level. It is rich in monounsaturated fats and holds a good amount of polyunsaturated fats as well, both are the good type of fats. In addition, it has a high burning point that works well for deep frying purpose.

Sunflower oil: This oil is extracted from the sunflower seeds and is a rich source of vitamin E. It is a mixture of polyunsaturated (PUFA) fatty acids and monounsaturated (MUFA) and is widely used for deep frying. It is also excellent for being used in cosmetic products. People with sugar need to be careful about this oil as it may increase the sugar levels.

There is much more than what is mentioned here, though the ones stated above are the most popular. Eating healthy includes cooking healthy, where the cooking oil really takes the main place. Oils are very important when cooking. It is essential to use the best one for your food and health.

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