Know Your Cooking Oils
Canola Oil
Mildly flavored, this monosaturated oil contains more Omega-3 fatty acids than other vegetable oils. Excellent for high temperature frying.
Olive Oil
A monosaturated oil containing phytochemiclas that helps lower blood cholesterol levels and fight against cancer. Good for making salad dressings and sauteing food. However, it is not suitable for high temperature frying or baking.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The least processed and most flavorful type of olive oil. It contains polyphenols that help boost the immune system and has high levels of vitamins A and E. Excellent for making salad vinaigrettes.
Soybean Oil.
It is rich in polyunsaturated fats and two essential fatty acids that helps the body absorb vital nutrients. Also contains Omega-3 fatty acids but in less quantites. Good for cooking.
Sunflower Oil
It is rich in polyunsaturated fats, thus able to lower blood cholesterol levels. It also contains the most Vitamin E as compared to other vegetable oils. It does not contain Omega-3 but Omega-6 fatty acids are present. Good for all kinds of cooking.
Peanut Oil.
Rich in monosaturated fats. It also contains resveratrol, a substance found in grapes and red wine known to help reduce cardovasicular diseases and cancer. Good for all kinds of cooking. It is also used in salad dressings.
