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Here’s What You Need To Know About Healthy Cooking Oils And Smoke Points - Sporteluxe
Here's how to be strategic with your oil usage.
Ok, ok—while this might not sound like the most riveting article you’ve ever stumbled across, it will almost definitely help you cook healthier in the future. We all know that good oils are jam-packed with healthy fats that keep us fuller for longer and, as women, are especially good for hormonal balance (hello, Mediterranean diet) but do you know much about how to properly cook with them to reap maximum benefits?
All oils have a smoke point, which is pretty much what it says on the tin—the point at which the oil will start to smoke and break down. But, they’re all different—making some better for cooking and others better for drizzling. We spoke to Cyndi O’Meara, nutritionist at Changing Habits to get an expert opinion on oil usage in the kitchen.
Here's how to be strategic with your oil usage.
Ok, ok—while this might not sound like the most riveting article you’ve ever stumbled across, it will almost definitely help you cook healthier in the future. We all know that good oils are jam-packed with healthy fats that keep us fuller for longer and, as women, are especially good for hormonal balance (hello, Mediterranean diet) but do you know much about how to properly cook with them to reap maximum benefits?
All oils have a smoke point, which is pretty much what it says on the tin—the point at which the oil will start to smoke and break down. But, they’re all different—making some better for cooking and others better for drizzling. We spoke to Cyndi O’Meara, nutritionist at Changing Habits to get an expert opinion on oil usage in the kitchen.