The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for 16 Different Types of Meals
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018
If you have one go-to-bottle of oil for all of your cooking needs, you could be putting your health at risk.
Safest oil for slow cooking
For roasting or slow cooking methods, Morgan recommends grapeseed oil, with a 410 degree F smoke point, or olive oil, with a 375 degree F smoke point, depending on the flavor profile you’re going for. Keep in mind, however, that grapeseed oil has virtually no omega-3 fatty acids and a ton of omega 6’s, which can lead to an unhealthy balance in the body. “Omega-3s reduce inflammation, whereas eating a diet rich in omega-6s can lead to inflammation and weight gain,” says nutritionist Jennifer Silverman.
Originally Published: February 28, 2018
Originally Published on The Healthy
