Everyone knows the foods
to eat that improve health; although how we cook the food can be just as important.
With there being so many
oils and butter products claiming
to be the best, it can be quite difficult to know which ones to use and which ones to avoid.
1. Canola oil
Canola oil is popular oil,
with many physicians claiming
that it has the ability to lower the risk of heart disease. The oil is low in saturated fat, high in
monounsaturated fat, and offers the best fatty acid composition when
compared to other oils.
You can use canola oil in saluting,
as a marinade and even
in low temperature stir frying. It has a bland flavor, which makes it great oil for foods that contain many spices.
Unlike other oils, this
one won't interfere with the taste of your meal.
2. Olive oil
Olive oil offers a very
distinct flavor with plenty of heart
healthy ingredients. The oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, helps to lower cholesterol
Levels and reduce risk of
cancer. It's also rich in
antioxidants and has a very long storage life.
Even though it can be used
in cooking, it's the healthiest when uncooked, such as with a salad or dipping sauce. When you use
it with cooking, you should
heat it on low to medium temperatures, making sure to avoid high heat.
3. Butter
Butter is one food that
has been around for many, many years. Butter tastes good, and offers
sources of
Vitamin A and other fat soluble vitamins such as E, K, and even D. Butter is also made from natural ingredients and not chemically or
artificially processed.
You can use butter with
cooking, baking, or even as a spread.
You can also pair it with creamy sauces, marinades, baked dishes, or even bread.
4. Margarine
Margarine was first
introduced as an alternative to
high fat butter. When it was first created however, it was
loaded with trans-fat, a substance that we now know raises bad
cholesterol.
As cooking oil, margarine
tastes good, it's lower in fat
than most oils and butter, and it's quite easy to spread. It's
available in a variety of different
products and a good source of vitamin E.
When it comes to cooking
with oils, there are several at your disposal. There are many more than what is mentioned here, although
the ones above are the most
popular. Eating healthy involves cooking healthy food - which is where your cooking oil really takes center stage.
