Alternative to olive oil?

GaleHawkins

BeCali wrote: »

Look for thrive. It's a new algae oil that has a very high smoke point do good for roasting. It has been voted the healthiest cooking oil by American heart association. Think they sell it at Amazon or at http://www.thrivealgae.com/

This is the only oil I cook with now. I use it in dressings, marinades, roasting, stir frys and even baking.

That is interesting. I just started using a powder form for the omega 3 fat and minerals and learned they are using algae oil for bio diesel fuel now.

BeCali

auddii wrote: »

BeCali wrote: »

Look for thrive. It's a new algae oil that has a very high smoke point do good for roasting. It has been voted the healthiest cooking oil by American heart association. Think they sell it at Amazon or at http://www.thrivealgae.com/

This is the only oil I cook with now. I use it in dressings, marinades, roasting, stir frys and even baking.

@BeCali what is the flavor like?

@auddii Very mild flavor. Actually no distinguishable flavor at all. Which makes is great in marinades and dressings as the other flavors stand out more.

TheDevastator

coconut oil is the best for the price as long as you get your omega 3s from other foods or supplements.

Brithicks

Depends on why you are wanting to avoid olive oil.. I use olive for cold prep like dressings or to finish a food before serving. I use grapeseed and avocado and coconut oils for cooking and roasting. I also use ghee for cooking as well

nixxthirteen

Olive oil is perfectly healthy.

I roast a HUGE amount of veggies for my SO and I -- 2tsp olive oil over a ton of asparagus, or up to 1tbsp over 300g or more of broccoli florets, etc. Adds some healthy fat and tastes amazing, and the calories aren't THAT bad.

For frying veggies, I use soy sauce mixed with rice vinegar and close the lid. It essentially steams them, and tastes amazing, without any oils or butter.

markrgeary1

Duck fat.