Cooking Oils, which one is right for you?

Oils with high monounsaturated fats like rapeseed and olive oil for example, are less susceptible to heat. Rapeseed oil (often marketed as generic vegetable oil) and affordable olive oil are therefore the best choices for cooking.

Poor oils for cooking include flaxseed, pumpkin seed, and hemp seed. Due to their low smoke point they are not suitable for cooking, but should really only be used as a finisher for already cooked foods or an oil for dressings

Cold-pressed hemp seed oil offers a delicate nutty flavor, perfect for a salad dressing or for drizzling over roasted vegetables. It can be used for cooking purposes as well, but because it has such a low smoke point, it's more appropriate for quick sautés and stir fries than deep frying.

All cooking fats add fat and calories to your diet. While oils are full of benefits they are lacking fibre. If your goal is to shred fat I recommend limiting your oil consumption and focusing on fibre rich fats like avocado, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, olives and nuts which offer other heart healthy benefits too.