The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for Every Type of Meal

Isn’t an oil an oil?

While cooking oils are a great multi-purpose tool for any kitchen, they’re not created equal. “It’s important to remember that each oil has a unique set of properties, from nutrient status to smoke point, that makes choosing the right one an important decision,” says Sarah Morgan, MS, a functional nutritionist based in Denver, CO. “Oils have different tolerances to light, heat, and oxygen. The most sensitive oils—unsaturated fats—need to be stored and used in a such a way as to protect the beneficial compounds while other, more stable oils—saturated fats—can withstand light, heat, and oxygen.”

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