Vegetable Oils, Their Use, And Benefits

What veggie oils to use and why, and what to avoid

Written by Meredith Hayes. Updated on Sunflower oil

Vegetable oils have been used for cooking for hundreds of years by now. We fry on them, we add them to the salads and dips. This foodstuff has become so popular also because of its simple storage requirements. 

But do all of these natural substances bring good to our health? Are all of them beneficial? 

Some say that certain oils turn harmful when repeatedly used for frying, for example. It is so and we must be careful when using this product since even natural foodstuffs have their use regulations. 

But at the same time, vegetable oils have way more beneficial qualities that someone could even become surprised with!

  1. Most of them improve our heart health because of keeping the cholesterol low
  2. They enhance the flavor of the dishes we add them to
  3. Veggie oils are trans-fats free which makes them safe in terms of getting diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart stroke, etc. Relax, none of those can get stuck to those who consume vegetable oil!
  4. They are loaded with all possible vitamins like A, D, E, K, and many others
  5. Vegetable oil is a great remedy for cracked feet both taken externally and internally!
  6. It even helps to get rid of splinters!

And now let’s see what vegetable oils can be found in the kitchen and why we should expand the list of this product!

Canola oil

Perfect for frying as it almost doesn’t produce smoke, canola oil has a mild taste and has the lowest amount of saturated fats.

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Avocado oil

Avocado is healthy itself but its oil is also great for stir-fries which makes it a top favorite for those who like super fried foods!

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Sunflower oil

We all know it, right? It’s rich in vitamin E and has a delicate taste but also it contains a high amount of omega-6 fatty acids that can be unhealthy when consumed too often.

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Coconut oil

This multitasking foodstuff can be used nearly everywhere from the skincare to cooking. Besides, its fats are converted easier and even help in weight loss!

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Extra virgin olive

Untouched by chemicals and heat, it is the purest and healthiest of oils.

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Pumpkin seed oil

Ever heard of it? This oil is a source of many vitamins, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids, and its nut-like flavor will enrich any dish.

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Grapeseed oil

When buying this one, ensure that it’s meant for cooking since grapeseed oil is widely applied in cosmetics!

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Peanut oil

It deals well with high heat giving dishes that nutty aroma and savor.

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Flaxseed oil

It’s super useful for our health but it taste is far from delicious. In addition, it’s not suitable for cooking, only as a dressing a little bit. So you decide what you’ll prefer: a savor or the benefit.

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Sesame oil

Its flavor is very potent so even a couple of drops will create a strong aroma. Besides, it’s good for high-heat cooking.

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Choose yourself which oils to have in your cupboard but remember to use them reasonably since they’re still a great source of fats!

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