The Pros And Cons Of Different Cooking Oils

Coconut Oil

In recent years, coconut oil has been getting a lot of publicity for its health benefits, which has also sparked quite some debate. The pros of coconut oil are it is rich in antioxidants, raises HDL cholesterol, and is rich in medium-chain fatty acids. However, the fatty acids are also seen to be a con because they are saturated fats, which are said to be bad for a healthy diet.

The cons to coconut oil are it is very dense and high in calories. Therefore, it can be hard to lose or manage weight when using coconut oil. It is also very flavorful and can alter and overpower the flavor of the dish being cooked.

Avocado Oil

There are many reasons to begin or continue cooking with avocado oil. To begin with, avocado oil can lower blood pressure, which can improve kidney and heart health, it also helps boost the absorption of nutrients. Some other pros to cooking with avocado oil are it is high in vitamin E, works as an anti-inflammatory, can help treat periodontal disease, and alongside vitamin B12, it can help ease symptoms of psoriasis.

The taste of avocado oil is similar to olive oil, and the only con of the oil is just one bottle can be quite costly.