Cooking Oils Declassified Are You Using Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Wrong?
Not all cooking oils are created equal. Some cooking oils have distinct flavors, while others are suited for high temperatures. Every oil is unique. Here are six common oils and their best uses. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil An often misused oil, extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) should not be used for cooking or frying. It’s simply too delicate and cannot withstand high temperatures, which can damage the flavor, ruining dishes. Instead, use it as a finishing oil — drizzle it over pasta, salad, or bread. Olive Oil Unlike EVOO, standard olive oil can be used for cooking and frying. It can withstand temps up to about 460 degrees. In many cases, you can use it in place of other cooking oils — just be sure you’re using plain olive oil and not EVOO.
Canola Oil/Vegetable Oil A good option for high-heat cooking, baking, and frying, these utilitarian oils are completely neutral in flavor, but they’re not heart- healthy. Vegetable oil is a generic mix of oils, including soybean, canola (rapeseed), and palm oils, making it the most inexpensive cooking oil. Peanut Oil Great for high-heat cooking, frying, and deep-frying, peanut oil has a neutral flavor, so you can easily use it in just about any dish that needs a cooking oil. It’s also a more heart-healthy option than canola and vegetable oils. Avocado Oil When you need an oil to withstand high temps, this is your oil. It has a smoke point of 510 degrees, making it perfect for grilling and stir-frying. What makes avocado oil
Coconut Oil Better for baking than cooking, coconut oil is generally solid at room temperature. It can be used for some cooking, but like EVOO it doesn’t play well with high temperatures. Keep it at 350 degrees or below and use it as a butter substitute.
particularly unique is it can also be used as a finishing oil, like EVOO. It’s light yet resilient.
How Joan Helped Us Give Back to the Community
Here at Somerset Family Physical Therapy, we strive to make a difference in our patients’ lives. But recently, we had a patient named Joan who made a genuine difference not only in our lives, but in the lives of hundreds of others. Joan first came to us as a physical therapy patient and then joined our fitness program. When patients start the fitness program, they are always asked to set a goal for continued motivation. Right away, Joan knew that her goal was to be able to finish a 5K. Our team told her we would not only help her achieve this goal through exercises, but once she was ready, we would join her on the walk!
for the diverse needs of the autism community. Their efforts help to find sponsors who can fund innovative research to better understand autism and help those in the community connect with critical lifelong support services. Joan selected this association because her grandson is autistic, and she wanted to promote a great program that offers ample support to him and so many others. Up until the walk takes place on Oct. 14, our office will be accepting sponsorships for our walk with Joan. Each time we get a new sponsor, we will hang up a puzzle piece on the office wall to help generate excitement and give thanks to the kind-hearted patients supporting us in this endeavor.
The 5K she selected is an amazing one with a great cause. It is nationally recognized as the Autism Speaks Walk. Walkers advocate
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