Vegetable oils, derived from seeds, nuts, and some fruits, are commonly used in cooking and baking. While some may offer health benefits, there’s ongoing debate about whether others are good for you.

Plant oils are a common pantry staple often used for cooking practices like sautéing or frying vegetables, making sauces, drizzling onto pizzas, and preventing pasta from sticking together. Olive oil ...

When you think of vegetable oil, you may picture the jugs of oil commonly found at grocery stores used for deep frying foods. Vegetable oil actually encompasses a much more extensive range of oils.

Choosing between olive and vegetable oil impacts heart health due to differing fatty acid profiles and nutrient content. Olive oil, rich in MUFAs and antioxidants, supports cholesterol and reduces ...

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Some individuals prefer to substitute vegetable oil for health, sustainability, or taste reasons. Vegetable oil substitutes include olive oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, and more. There are plenty of ...

Olive oil and vegetable oil both offer healthy, unsaturated fats that can be good for your heart in moderation. Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, retains more healthy compounds and ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...