8 Alternative Healthy Cooking Oils

Coconut oil (a solid waxy white fat) is riding a wave of popularity among the health food crowd. Some reports suggest the saturated fats in coconut oil are not as damaging as the saturated fats in fatty meat or heavy cream. But expert opinion from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Heart Association still hold that oils high in saturates (this one is 86% saturated fat) are best limited.

Taste: Coconut overtones with a hint of sweetness and vanilla

Uses: Sautéing, baking, making popcorn

Storage: Keeps at room temperature

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