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. 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. 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 particularly unique is it can also be used as a finishing oil, like EVOO. It’s light yet resilient.
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Common Injuries, Treatments, and Preventions
This time of year, you can expect your kids are getting excited for their favorite sports starting up. While many parents are just as excited for their kids, they’re also worried. Participating in sports can lead to injuries. To ensure that your kids have the best year possible, here are a few things to keep in mind. COMMON INJURIES Some of the more common injuries we see at NOVA Chiropractic & Acupuncture are muscle strains and ligament sprains. Another common type of injury athletes face is repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), when a part of your body becomes overworked from unvarying movements, resulting in inflammation or tissue damage. Many kids tend to play one sport year- round, and they don’t get as much of a break as they should, leading to repetitive motion injuries. TREATMENTS What makes our office so unique is that we can treat these injuries. Most chiropractors focus on treating the joints of the body and the spine, but we have many muscle treatment techniques. We use methods such as Active Release Techniques, Dry Needling, Graston Technique, and laser therapy, which helps speed up the healing process. We know that athletes are keen to get back onto the field, and the sooner they’re at full health, the sooner they can return. INJURY PREVENTION Our clinic works on healing the injury and strengthening the area around it. By doing this, it will help prevent the injury from occurring in the same spot. You can also prevent injuries before the season or game even starts by stretching or purchasing the right equipment. Having a loose-fitting helmet or too-small shin guards can lead to injuries. Make sure that equipment fits snugly and securely. The best way to get treatment is to seek out help as soon as the injury occurs. If you’re injured and don’t get it looked at for days, weeks, or even longer, it will take that much longer to heal. The sooner you can get your injury treated, the sooner you can get back on the field.
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