Which Oil Should You Use for Cardiovascular Health?

We read a lot about olive oil being better for the heart than other cooking oils. Is it really better? It is certainly more expensive. Some scientists tell us olive oil is not such a unique oil for cardiovascular health as the data does not actually support this theory. Some data suggests oils higher in polyunsaturated fat such as vegetable oil and corn oil are heart healthy oils. Polyunsaturated fat in substitution of monounsaturated fat is used to replace saturated fat and is considered by some experts to be better for cardiovascular health.

Since the data on which oil is best for cardiovascular health does not support a certain type of oil as BEST for heart health, your choices of oil still depends on personal preference and intended use.

The differences in oils lies within the types of fatty acids that make up the oil. That being said, any non-tropical oil is a good choice from a health standpoint. Canola and soybean oil have an extra health promoting boost of omega-3 fat, as well as other minor components of polyphenols and plant sterols that is associated with cholesterol lowering. Even with the extra boost of omega-3 nutrition, experts say, the extras are not present in significant amounts. What it then boils down to is the overall fat profile of the oil that makes the main difference for health benefits.

You may even hear or read to choose specialty oils. People like things with the word "special" within. These oils might be the avocado, pumpkin seed or walnut. All sounds much better than just plain vegetable oil, yet are more expensive and the flavor may be more enticing, but in reality scientists tell us "there are no unique health benefits" in the specialty oils. The more common oils are less expensive, more heat stable and store longer than specialty oils.

What should you do?

• If you like the more flavorful oils, use them, but don't expect any extra health benefits 
• the most important thing is to use vegetable oils in place of "animal fats" like butter and lard.

source: Tufts University Health Newsletters

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