11 of the hottest, healthiest cooking oils
Canola oil
Made from rapeseed, a mustard-family plant; usually chemically extracted using solvents, but also expeller-pressed. To avoid GMOs, buy organic; 80 percent of canola is genetically modified.
Benefits: Lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides; improves insulin sensitivity.
Smoke point: 400 degrees
Flavor: Extremely neutral but provides a dense mouthfeel; pale color.
Uses: Good for high-heat roasting, broiling, baking, and stir-frying, or as a blank canvas for creating mayonnaise or salad dressings.
Price: $8 to $10 for 1 liter
Fats breakdown: 63% mono, 28% poly, 7% sat