5 Good & Healthiest Cooking Oils: 59 Photos
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The 5 Best Healthy Cooking Oils and
FAQ
Healthy Cooking Oils
- Canola.
- Corn.
- Olive.
- Peanut.
- Safflower.
- Soybean.
- Sunflower.
- Vegetable.
Typically, the best oil for frying is a stable, neutral oil with a smoke point higher than 375°F.
- Peanut, safflower, soybean oil (450°F)
- Grape seed oil (445°F)
- Canola oil (435°F)
- Corn, olive, sesame seed, sunflower oil (410°F)
Extra virgin olive and avocado oil are often considered among the healthiest options due to their favorable fatty acid profiles and stability at moderate cooking temperatures. Coconut oil is also a good choice for higher-heat cooking due to its high saturated fat content.
Oils for Healthy Cholesterol Levels. Sesame oil is cholesterol-free but has a lower smoke point than other oils. It is an oil best for cholesterol. It also has a balanced fat content, with 2 g of saturated fat and nearly 5 g of monounsaturated fat per tablespoon.
The oil with the lowest level of saturated fat happens to be canola oil, whose smoke point of 425 to 475 F makes it an excellent choice for deep frying.