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Article: Cooking oils: EN's common-sense guide to using and storing.
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- Environmental Nutrition
- Article date:
- November 1, 1996
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 1996 Environmental Nutrition, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Looking for sound advice about cooking oils? Here is EN's commonsense guide to buying, using and storing this common kitchen staple.
Nutrition Basics. Every oil contains its own unique combination of saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. An oil is classified as either saturated, "mono" or "poly" based on which fat dominates the mix. Mono and poly fats--when substituted for artery-clogging saturated fats, such as that found in animal products like butter--help reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.
From a health standpoint, mono-rich canola and olive oils are most often recommended by nutritionists because, unlike polys, ...
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