11 of the hottest, healthiest cooking oils
Flaxseed oil
Made by pressing crushed brown flaxseeds, a process that removes healthy lignans. Some brands add lignans back to make "high-lignan" flaxseed oil.
Benefits: High in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA); may reduce risk of diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, and autoimmune and neurological disorders.
Smoke point: Do not heat
Flavor: Warm and nutty with bitter undertones and an aggressive, but not unpleasant, aroma.
Uses: Drizzle on oatmeal or cooked vegetables, use in salad dressings, and toss with quinoa or other grains. Refrigerate.
Price: $8 to $9 for 16 ounces
Fats breakdown: 19% mono, 68% poly, 9% sat