Coconut oil is a saturated fat, and as such should be limited to very small quantities. Whilst a little coconut oil may be a viable alternative to other saturated fats such as butter, there is no evidence that it should replace unsaturated fats such as olive oil. Is it a superfood? Coconut oil is being […]
Oils
Is Peanut Oil Good or Bad For You?
Peanut oil provides mainly monounsaturated fat which is considered a heart healthy type of fat. Peanut oil also provides a source of antioxidant vitamin E. Peanut oil is simply oil that is extracted from the edible seeds of the peanut plant. Peanuts and peanut oil are a source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats, low in […]
Is Oil Considered a Protein, a Fat or a Carbohydrate?
Oil is considered a food that is a fat source. Most foods provide a mix of protein, carbohydrate and fat. However, some foods provide only one macronutrient, and oil is one of them. A tablespoon of oil provides 14 grams of fat (21% DV) and 120 calories. Protein, fat and carbohydrates are the macronutrients from […]
What Is Safflower Oil and Is It Good For You?
Vegetable oils can be a source of essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and antioxidant vitamin E. Vegetable oils are usually higher in mono and poly unsaturated fats compared to solid (animal) fats. Consuming most of your fat intake from mono/polyunsaturated fats is recommended for overall health. Fats should make up between 20-30% of daily […]
Oregano Oil: Good or Bad for Your Health?
According to essential oil company doTERRA oregano oil has been used for centuries for its cleansing and immune boosting properties. Many websites suggest consuming oregano oil may be considered heart healthy, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar balancing, hormone balancing, immune boosting and aiding in digestion. While there are sources that promote the health benefits of oregano oil, […]
4 Evidence-Based Benefits of Cod Liver Oil
Taking cod liver oil as a supplement goes as far back as the 1700’s when it was used to treat arthritis and treat rickets in the 1800’s. Current times cod liver oil is mainly taken as a supplement because it is a source of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D and vitamin A. Unlike other […]
Is Palm Oil Good Or Bad For Your Health?
Trans fats is considered by many to be the worst type of fat. Because of this, the use of trans fats in food products is gradually going away. Studies have found trans fats can have a negative effect on heart health by raising harmful LDL cholesterol and lowering helpful HDL cholesterol. Some foods naturally contain […]
What is the Healthiest Oil for Deep Frying?
Deep fat frying can be considered an unhealthy way of cooking because commercially produced deep fat fried foods are usually high in calories, saturated and trans fat. When you fry food at home, you can control what oil you use and the amount of time the food is cooking. The oil you use for deep […]
Is Soybean Oil Healthy?
Soybean oil is made from heating soybeans and extracting the oils. Soybean oil is a common oil used in processed foods and in food service because it is relatively cheap and has a mild flavor. Soybean oil is made up of primarily polyunsaturated fats, provide both essential fatty acids and is a source of vitamin […]
What is Vegetable Oil and is it Bad for You?
Vegetable oil is a catch all term for oil from plants. It is usually a combination of soybean, palm, corn, canola, sunflower, cottonseed or peanut oil, and it can be a mixture in various amounts of each. Although vegetable oil can be a mixture or plant oils, usually most vegetable oils are primarily soybean oil. […]
Is it safe to cook with olive oil?
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest oils because it is high in heart healthy fats, vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids. Olive oil is a staple in many cuisines around the world including the Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean cuisine is rich in olive oil, legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seafood, wine and lower […]
Is Canola Oil Bad for You?
Canola oil is a vegetable oil that is often put in a heart healthy category with olive oil, avocados, nuts and peanut oil because it is high in monounsaturated fats. Some research suggests canola oil, as part of a healthy diet, can improve health. However, recently canola oil has gotten bad press because of the […]
