Oil – we use it in frying, baking, salad dressing and even theme entire cakes around it. While oils are not a major food group, they’re still an important source of unsaturated fats and vitamin E that ...

Coconut and olive oil are both plant-based fats. However, they differ in the types of fats they contain, which affects how ...

Cooking oil plays an important role in the kitchen and our health. A pantry staple for chefs and home cooks alike, edible oils are used for a variety of purposes. In addition to providing fats, an ...

A new study found that veggie patties cooked in extra virgin olive oil were more healthy than those that were not cooked in extra virgin olive oil. The study suggests that extra virgin olive oil can ...

Oil is the ultimate kitchen staple, used for everything from sautéing and deep frying to roasting and pouring into salad dressings. Extra virgin olive oil is renowned for its health benefits – but is ...

Your choice of cooking oil can make or break your healthy eating habits. While some oils support heart health and provide valuable nutrients, others can introduce harmful compounds into your meals.

Beyond the obvious—you’re halfway through a recipe and realize you’re all out of the stuff—you may want to swap out vegetable oil for something else for health reasons, or out of a desire to make ...

Walking down the cooking oil aisle at the grocery store can feel a bit like navigating a chemistry lab. With so many options promising everything from heart health to glowing skin, it’s easy to get ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...