​Which oils are the best options?

There are a number of cooking oils available at the market.  Infused oils, coconut oil, canola and the infamous Extra Virgin Olive Oil…EVOO!

But which one is the best?  A recent study designed by the American Heart Association outlined that all Americans should decrease their saturated fats.  These fats are found in meats, poultry, cheese, diary, tropical oils, like coconut oil and palm oil.    We should consider replacing it with unsaturated fats like polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
Polyunsaturated fats come in the way of fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, sunflower, soybeans and corn oil.

Monounsaturated fats come from other nuts, avocados, olive oil, canola, and peanut oil. 
In knowing the difference monounsaturated is liquid when hot and solid when cold.  Contrary polyunsaturated is always in a liquid form.  The better choice would be first polyunsaturated because of its evidence to decrease the risk of heart disease.  Each type of oil also yields a differ flavor to your food.  Like EVOO is sweet where grapeseed is very mild.  Peanut and Sunflower oil can cook at very high temps while vegetable oil is great for sautés and salad dressings. 
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I suggest you build up your pantry with several different oils and try them out.  Be adventurous and heart smart!   Happy Cooking!

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