It is commonly known that there are foods that improve health when eaten, although how the food is cooked can be of the same importance.
Because of that numerous oils and butter products are claimed to be the best, yet it may not be so easy to find out which ones should be used and which ones avoided. Here’s an overview of the most common healthy cooking oils:

1.  Canola oil
Being a popular oil, it is claimed by many physicians to have the ability to decrease the risk of heart disease.  The level of saturated fat is low in it, whereas it is high in monounsaturated fat, and there is the best fatty acid composition when compared to other healthy cooking oils.

Canola oil can be used not only as a marinade, but in sauting, and even in stir frying in a low temperature as well. Since it has a bland flavor, it is a recommended oil for spicy foods.  In contrast to other types of oil, this one is certain to go along with  the taste of your meal.

2.  Olive oil
It offers a very diferent flavor with plenty of ingredients that are heart healthy.  Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, helping to decrease the level of cholesterol,  and to reduce the risk of cancer. Antioxidants are abundant in it and it has a very extensive storage life.

Although it is in cooking that it can be used, it’s the best for our health when uncooked, i.e. used with a salad or dipping sauce.  When it is used in cooking, it should be heated on low to medium temperatures, and high heat should be avoided.

3.  Butter
It is the food that has been with us for ages.  Butter tastes good, and it is a source of Vitamin A and such fat soluble vitamins as Vitamins E, K, and even D.  Only natural ingredients are used to make it, and it is neither chemically nor artificially processed.

Butter can be used in a variety of ways such as with cooking, baking, or even as a spread.  Pairing it with creamy sauces, baked dishes, marinades,  or even bread is also possible.

4.  Margarine
Margarine -  an alternative to butter which is high in fat- when first introduced,  however, it was full of trans fat, a substance that is now known to raise bad cholesterol.

Margarine tastes good when we use it in cooking. The level of fat in it is lower than in most oils and butter. It’s also quite easy to spread.  It can be obtained it in a variety of products and it is a good source of vitamin E.

As for cooking with oils, there is a number of them available on the market.  There are considerably more healthy cooking oils than mentioned here, yet the ones above enjoy the  greatest popularity.  In order to eat healthy you should cook healthy food. This is where your healthy cooking oils really play a crucial role.

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