5. AVOCADO OIL
This oil tastes and looks similar to olive oil, so it is a great one to try if you are new to using alternative oils. It is a bit more pricey, but the health benefits are incredible. Avocado itself is a superfood, so put it in an oil and you have a great addition to your diet.
Avocado oil has a great fatty acid profile made up of 70 percent monounsaturated fatty acids, 12 percent omega-6 fatty acids and just 12 percent saturated fatty acids. This makes it a great option for people who want to incorporate more omega fats in their diet but are looking to keep their saturated fat intake down. It also has an unusually high smoking point, so it works great for any high temperature dish.
6. PEANUT OIL
If you like to create complex stir-fries and roasts, peanut oil is an excellent choice. With this one, the fats aren’t fragile, so they don’t get damaged at high heat.Peanut oil has a neutral taste, so it’s great for when you don’t want a strong oil flavor.It’s cheaper than olive oil, but with the same benefits and it is good for your heart!
7. FLAXSEED OIL
Use this one for salad dressings, or drizzle on toast or in your smoothie. Flaxseed is another superfood with a multitude of benefits and it’s nutty flavor is light and satisfying.
8. HEMP OIL
I saved my favorite for last! Hemp oil is my favorite for salad dressings and some cooking. Hemp seed oil has been dubbed “Nature’s most perfectly balanced oil,” due to the fact that it contains the perfectly balanced ratio of Omegas, determined to be the optimum requirement for long-term healthy human nutrition. I often use it for a multitude of other uses as well, But I really like to use it when making eggs because of the flavor it gives them.
You now have a whole list of excellent oils you can introduce in your diet. You will find that they add a great deal of variety and flavors to your meal choices, in addition to adding an abundance of health benefits to your body.
Have you tried any of these? Are there any I missed?
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