The Pros And Cons Of Different Cooking Oils

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the most widely used cooking oils and used in many salad dressings. Olive oil has many health benefits, including antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of breast cancer. However, it can be difficult to determine which brands of olive oil to buy, which is one of the cons. Typically, what to look for when buying olive oil is extra virgin olive oil includes an United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic seal, a harvest or best-before date, an estate name on the label, and a dark-tinted glass bottle.

Another con of olive oil is some can be allergic to it, which can cause respiratory complications, dermatitis, and weight gain.