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What Are the Best Cooking Oils?Calorie Content of Cooking OilsWhen it comes to caloric content, all cooking oil is the same. It contains the same amount of calories - about 120 calories per tablespoon. What's Best for Weight Loss?If you want to lose weight, or if you're on a reduced-fat diet, the best type of oil to use in cooking is a "Fat-Spray." Fat-sprays typically provide 1 calorie, per spray/squirt. What's the Best Bottled Oil for Cooking?If you can't obtain a fat-spray, your next best option is extra virgin olive oil, a monounsaturated fat which is widely used in the healthy Mediterranean style diet. What Makes Olive Oil Best for Cooking?Because when liquid oils are heated, they turn into "hydrogenated" - meaning "saturated" fats. But monounsaturated oils tend to turn into saturated fat at higher temperatures than polyunsaturated oils. So they are healthier for cooking. A Healthy Diet Means Reduced Saturated FatIn simple terms, fats/oils from animal sources contain saturated fat, whereas plant oils contain non-saturated fat. Since saturated fat intake tends to raise cholesterol levels and lead to clogged arteries, it's best to reduce your intake of saturated fat by (eg) choosing lower-fat meats and dairy food. Dietary Fat ResourcesBest Fats
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