Fri, Nov-21-03, 09:30
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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Originally Posted by MyJourney
What about grapeseed oil? ...... Any other frying I will use canola for but I was recently told that I should switch off olive and use grapeseed oil since its better for me.
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Grapeseed oil is over 70% polyunsaturates, even higher than soybean or corn oil. However, the polyunsaturated fatty acids it contains are stable with cooking, and have been shown to help boost HDL "good" cholesterol in a similar way to monounsaturates such as olive oil. There's more info about grapeseed oil in this article.
I wouldn't stop using olive oil though .. it has its own special flavour. But grapeseed oil would definitely be better for higher heat cooking.
Doreen
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