Cooking oil help

iraidatheseeker

I try not to use oil for cooking BUT sometimes it has to be used!! :noway: Can anyone tell me what's a good/healthier one please??!! :flowerforyou: Thanks!

**Right now I'm using vegetable oil!**

yestowellness

olive, almond, or grape seed oil.

Kymmu

Research : Coconut oil, just a quick google search should be an eye opener!

Amalthia79

Also having a ceramic interior pan means IF you have to use anything you need MUCH less!

Nopedotjpeg

Olive oil. I've heard canola oil as well, but I think it's debatable. I'll use canola oil for high-heat cooking sometimes though since it has a higher smoke point.

CalorieArson

A lot of people love coconut oil, but it has more saturated fat than just about any other kind of oil.... Olive oil is the golden standard for healthy oils, but the more useful runner up is Canola Oil. Both are high in mono-unsaturated fats, which are considered the most healthy by healthcare professionals.

jodemonster

I used to use Olive oil, but it is not meant for cooking over high heat. Once it starts to smoke, it's gone bad. I only use it for dressings and dips.

crewsicka

Coconut oil!!!!!!!! Helps boost metabolism!

RonSwanson66

I used to use Olive oil, but it is not meant for cooking over high heat. Once it starts to smoke, it's gone bad. I only use it for dressings and dips.

This.

The higher the smoking point, the less oil is absorbed in the food. Peanut oil is superior.

questionablemethods

I like coconut oil, butter/ghee, and bacon grease. :bigsmile:

(I'm serious.)

soontobeskinnysara

I use olive oil cooking spray. It has zero calories!

jenlb99

Coconut oil!!!!!!!! Helps boost metabolism!

Totally agree. It is a fantastic oil and PERFECT for people with thyroid issues, since it helps regulate it. Wonderful stuff.

skygoddess86

Grape seed oil is better for you than olive oil and can be used at much higher heat, it has a light flavor, I like it a lot.

ahjenny

Coconut oil! It doesn't make your stuff take like coconuts.

live4turns

why don't you use any of the PAM spray cooking oils? i use the olive oil one and it has no cals/fat and tastes fine. I also use a non-stick pan so sometimes i dont even use oil. If you don't have a non-stick pan then use water. foods won't be as tasty but you can get the saute effect by using little bits of water along the way as you cook.

Marie294

I try to stick with Olive Oil as well, but like others mention you just have to be careful not to use it when cooking on high heat.

Marie294

Grape seed oil is better for you than olive oil and can be used at much higher heat, it has a light flavor, I like it a lot.

I'm going to try to find some next time I go to the store. Thanks for the tip!

OSC_ESD

Research : Coconut oil, just a quick google search should be an eye opener!

This is a true statement ... google it !

pkthv1

I cook a lot of things in Kraft Zesty Free Italian Dressing.... use it as I would oil... gives a great taste to chicken and is amazing if you make canned salmon into salmon patties. Try it and let me know what you think!

trud72

:flowerforyou: i 99% of the time dry fry and the rest of the time i use olive oil!

Mdin1029

I used to use Olive oil, but it is not meant for cooking over high heat. Once it starts to smoke, it's gone bad. I only use it for dressings and dips.

This.

The higher the smoking point, the less oil is absorbed in the food. Peanut oil is superior.

This is why I am trying to switch to coconut oil, can be used for high heat cooking, but I can never find it at the grocery store. Any tips?

gatecityradio

Olive Oil or PAM.

melaniecheeks

For frying, canola or rice bran. I'm currently using a bottle of Carotino, which is a blend of canola and red palm.

Olive oil or walnut oil or hemp oil for salads.

MaximalLife

Sunflower or peanut oil has been all the rage lately in healthy frying.

Here's a good article addressing this...
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7301345_oil-healthiest-deep-frying_.html

MaximalLife

I used to use Olive oil, but it is not meant for cooking over high heat. Once it starts to smoke, it's gone bad. I only use it for dressings and dips.

This.

The higher the smoking point, the less oil is absorbed in the food. Peanut oil is superior.

^^^^^^
And THIS

Lotte34

I didn't look where you are based but in the UK there is flora cuisine which looks a bit like liquid butter, it tastes incredible and is much better for you.

joanneeee

ghee, and bacon grease. :bigsmile:

(I'm serious.)

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shanighias

I use olive oil cooking spray. It has zero calories!

even spray has calories no kidding!

lovemydrmartens

olive oil for most things and groundnut for stir fry...( I think that's peanut? but my label says groundnut..)

GrahamBarwick

coconut oil everytime me for me, full of medium chain fatty acids, that help with metabolism and breaking down other fats apparently. It really did help me and other people i have told to use it

yesiwillbeloosingit

I use canola for every day cooking. I doesn't add any odd taste to food, its not filled with sat fat - and doesnt burn unless you really put an effort to burn it hehe