Cooking with Oils

Cooking oil mushroomed nowadays in the grocery shelves claiming health benefits with lesser effects on cholesterol and fat build up. These are but a few that are recommended to moms and chefs who are health-conscious.

• Canola oil is a popular oil, physicians claim that it has the ability to lower the risk of heart disease. It is low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat, and offers the best fatty acid composition when compared to other oils. You can use canola oil in sauteéing, as a marinade and even in low temperature stir frying. It is the best oil for foods that contain a lot of spices. Unlike other oils, this one won't affect the taste of your meal since it is bland.
• Olive oil offers a very distinct flavor with plenty of heart-healthy ingredients. The oil is rich in monounsaturated fat that helps lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk of cancer. It's also rich in antioxidants. Even though it can be used in cooking, it's the healthiest when uncooked, in salad dressings or sauce. When you use it with cooking, you should heat it on low to medium temperatures, making sure to avoid high heat. Aside from that, it has a very long storage life.
  
• Butter is one food that has been around for many, many years. It tastes good, and provides sources of Vitamin A and other fat soluble vitamins such as E, K, and even D. Butter is also made from natural ingredients and not artificially and chemically processed. Other than cooking and baking, you can use it as a spread in bread.
• Margarine was first introduced as an alternative to high fat butter. However, the early forms were loaded with trans fat, a substance raises bad cholesterol in the body. As a cooking oil, the new line of margarine tastes good, it's lower in fat than most oils and butter, and it's quite easy to spread. It's a good source of vitamin E.
  

There are more than what is mentioned above, which are among the most popular. Eating healthy involves cooking healthy food - which is where your cooking oil really takes do the biggest part of the act.