The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for 16 Different Types of Meals

If you have one go-to-bottle of oil for all of your cooking needs, you could be putting your health at risk.

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Safest oil for baking

You’ll want to use a medium-heat oil for baking. “These are in a nice in-between place of being able to handle some heat but not appropriate for frying,” says Morgan. “When you’re baking something in the oven, medium-heat oils are protected from damage as they cook inside the muffins, bread, or cookies.” Coconut oil, with a 350 smoke point, is a good medium-heat option here.

These foods, including coconut oil, are great for healthy skin and hair.

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