is it olive, canola and flaxseed?
2007-08-27 00:01:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Definitely not canola. Canola is great though, because it has a very neutral flavor, and helps foods brown better (such as plantains. If you fry those in olive oil, you'll be waiting for DAYS for those things to brown). It's also better for deep-frying.
Flaxseed oil contains 50% more Omega-3s per serving than an equal serving of fish oil (and tastes better) so it's a great substitute for those who don't like fish. It also contains Omega-6s, Omega-9s, potassium, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and a few other important nutrients.
This website will give you an idea of how healthy flaxseed oil is:
http://ga.essortment.com/whatisflaxsee_pfy.htm
Flaxseed is pretty expensive though. I wouldn't use it as a regular cooking oil... I'm not sure how well flaxseed oil would take to just being the frying oil, I use olive oil for that.
Olive oil is by no means unhealthy, however. It also contains lots of healthy fats, and doesn't break down as quickly as flaxseed oil.
http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/olive-oil.htm
I think that if you're trying to get more healthy fats into your diet, you should go with olive oil, and if your budget will allow it, flaxseed oil. Flaxseed meal is also available, which adds a great nutty flavor to things like pancakes and muffins.
2007-08-27 01:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Chef J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is best but for baking and frying I use Canola oil
2007-08-27 01:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive oil.
2007-08-30 14:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Canola oil
2007-08-27 06:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by angey98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peanut Oil
2007-08-27 00:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by silversliver5000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
2007-08-27 01:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Oz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably olive oil. its the oldest and nones said it was unhealthy yet
2007-08-27 00:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by Corrector Inspector 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
olive
2007-08-27 00:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by alaskanjody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive is the cest.
2007-08-27 00:12:18 · answer #9 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive oil is the best... damn is it gud... compliments any dish..:)
2007-08-27 00:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by anushka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋