The Best Oil to Cook With

I didn't believe this at first, but after looking at all of the research, olive oil is actually the healthiest oil to cook with.
Most people are very skeptical about this because they have heard over and over again that avocado oil, coconut oil, animal fat, and butter have the highest smoke points which make them the best oils to cook with.
However, olive oil contains something called Oleic Acid (a powerful antioxidant), which prevents the oil from oxidizing.
So, just because certain oils have a higher smoke point, doesn't mean they are healthier to cook with.
Now, I'm not saying that you should cook with olive oil at very high heats, but when it comes to cooking most things at a medium heat, olive oil has proven itself to be the healthiest option.
What's your favorite oil to cook with?
Enjoy!
🌱 Stephen Cabral
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[@relaxedandlovingit]

My olive oil 🫒 burns even on low heat.. so im constantly creating carcinogenic meals 🥴

[@ChillandVersatile]

You need to get a higher quality oil then

[@Nate1975]

Try a few different ones. They are not all the same. Only ever cook with olive oil, others are toxic bomb

[@xperted___pt234]

just cook with coconut oil or animal fats such as pork lard and beef fat

[@NapoleonDynamyte]

Lots of olive oils in the US are fake. Do some research

[@CeeSparks]

Chile that's that cheap olive oil you're using. Lol. Dark glass bottle is what u need. Avocado oil(chosen brand) is even better

[@kylekevin3565]

Add butter to olive oil

[@RedBeardDevelopment]

Butter burns too easy.

[@mamma1506]

Cuciniamo un po' con il grasso di maiale, ma soprattutto con l'olio d'oliva. Migliore 😘

[@JoshWayneTheFirst]

It is well known that cooking with olive oil must be done at medium low temp, meaning, no smoke should be made. And just don't use the oil several times.

[@lindywinn2447]

I’ve been cooking olive oil for almost 30+ years. I started using coconut oil for frying. The food tastes better.

[@stephencabral]

Thanks for sharing!

[@peakingmantis5331]

It actually pisses me off how hard it is to find a UK version of this. I literally typed in "advice on cooking oils UK" and can't find a single video on KZbin of a an English health expert talking about this.

[@stingsweet1976]

You're right.... because big pharma pays you tube to "hide" videos that tell the truth...the best way to silence the truth is to tweak the algorithm to hide the good info. Check videos of Dr Eric Berg ...they suddenly began to disappear. Now you have to just search harder. Best cooking medium is beef tallow, lard, butter Medium chain triglycerides oils. Avoid seed oils and palm oil. Olive oil is good too but most on the shelf is fake olive oil.

[@arezoozeynali391]

I thought only me think all of health experts in KZbin are from US🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@Robert546]

...and that's the problem.

[@TheBigXav]

Sorry you couldn’t hear this in an English accent 😢

[@arezoozeynali391]

@@TheBigXavdoesn't matter what their accent is !!!! 😮 i don't care at all the thing is they introduce US items which most not available here in UK

[@onsenguy]

🥑 oil FTW!

[@parksong9974]

oleic acid doesnt prevent oxidation it just not prone to oxidation and most oil has oleic acid but olive oil has it quite high amount. what prevent oxidation is antioxidant content in the oil.

[@CeeSparks]

This part, which means it can take on higher Temps without oxidizing 😉

[@jennreimer6205]

I think I’ve asked you this before, but what about extra virgin olive oil? I usually sauté and cook with olive oil, and then I use extra-virgin just to sprinkle on salads and such.

[@stephencabral]

EVOO is excellent but I would not use for high heat.

[@jennreimer6205]

@@stephencabral OK that's what I thought, reason I use organic cold pressed regular olive oil for cooking.

[@ricachristodoulou5997]

Actually EVOO contains higher levels of antioxidants not only oleic acid but also polyphainols, so it is more difficult to oxidize. Thus, it is even better to cook with. 😊 We in Greece, know this for centuries. The only reason people like to use EVOO raw, is because all the aromas, the fruitiness, remain intact when it's not cooked. And of course the antioxidants, all go into your system instead of being used to prevent oxidation during cooking. But, it still remains the best fat choice, when you decide to cook. ❤

[@roysuttie5847]

Actually, EVOO still performs better than other oils beyond it's smoke point. You can use EVOO for literally anything, even frying a steak. Yes it will be smoky, but it won't be higher in toxins or volatile aldehydes. Despite high heat, EVOO still retains most of its nutritional value.

[@justdontgiveafukk]

@@ricachristodoulou5997 Polyphenols, the research on these is astounding. I drizzle EVOO on almost everything!

[@Bluemann023]

are there olive oils that cook high heat? or should i just use avocado oil

[@stephencabral]

Since olive oil and avocado oil are both a monounsaturated fats, and olive oil has more antioxidants than avocado oil which helps with cooking at higher temps, I would recomend sticking with olive oil.

[@magistral5732]

This guy doesn't know what he's talking about, oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid just like linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated one. Antioxidants are more abundant in extra virgin olive oil than refined olive oil and they include polyphenols and vitamin E.

[@josephduke5186]

He literally said “I can’t believe it’s not butter.”

[@imokay17890]

What about mustard oil?

[@gigiogu]

People make up your mind 🤷🏻‍♀️. Growing up my mom used lard then she changed to vegetable oil. I use to use canola oil then grape seed oil then coconut oil then organic extra virgin olive oil and recently changed to organic ghee and organic grass fed butter because it’s supposed to be better for you🤦🏻‍♀️.

[@stephencabral]

There are no issues with grass fed butter or ghee unless you have an issue with saturated fats or dairy sensitivity. Olive oil still shows to be the best!

[@theartsyintuitive]

Im so confused 😕 i usually cook with evol vs vegetable oil thought thats healthier

[@ChillandVersatile]

Vegetable oil is horrible for your health.

[@christopherhodges1189]

Lmao sorry to laugh but first comment to yours made me laugh but stay away from vegetable oil use olive oil for most cooking

[@Manu-eq4mv]

Vegetable oil they call iz from seedz...you can't get oil from vegetable greens

[@LiebeLeuchten]

Vegetable oil is literally the worst thing you could eat

[@ChillandVersatile]

Try these 4 oils instead for healthier options: 1. Avocado Oil (high smoke point - good for hi temp cooking) 2. EV Olive Oil (Medium Smoke point - Good for slower mid temp cooking) 3. EV Coconut Oil or V Coconut Oil - Good to use every now and then. Just make sure you don’t get the refined coconut oil, that’s bad. EV Coconut oil or V Coconut oil isn’t bad, it’s just not better than 1 and 2 on this list, and doesn’t have as much nutritional value as 1 and 2 on the list, but there’s nothing really bad in it either. It’s also go for other multipurpose stuff. 4. Grass fed Ghee - The ultimate healthy butter replacement. Good for baking cookies, cooking pancakes, ect. I recommend the 4th heart brand. It has a good toasty, nutty flavor to it. TIP: If you get non-sticking spray, most of them have chemical propellant if you look on the back of the label. Not good for your health. Try to use a non stick spray that doesn’t have a chemical propellant in there, just look on the back. Tip 2: Pans - Most people get a non stick pan, which I recommend, but here’s the common pickings and details you NEED to stay healthy: -Ceramic non stick pans -PTFE Teflon non stick pans -Cast Iron pans -Enameled Cast Iron pans -Cast Iron Dutch oven (pot) -Enameled Dutch oven (pot) -Black Carbon Steel Pan -Solid Stainless Steel Pan -AVOID REALLY CHEAP PANS 1. The PTFE Teflon non stick pan has high durability, high performance, the nonstick coating lasts longer, good for retaining heat, and you want to get one with a solid-thick aluminum core. The problem is that if you scratch this pan up with a metal utensils, it will leak chemicals into your food, so make sure you use silicone or wooden utensils when cooking in this pan. If you have a minor scratch, you’ll be fine, but if a lot, that’s not good. The other problem is if you cook with it at extreme heat - close to 500 degrees, it will also release to much toxins in your food. Don’t go over 400 degrees with this pan. (Not recommended, unless you never over cook with it and use silicone or wooden utensils and don’t damage the pan) 2. Ceramic pans have 0 toxic chemicals, so even if you scratch it, or cook it with high heat, it won’t effect your food. The problem is that it’s more prone to surface cracks, which means the non stick won’t work as well. You want a ceramic pan with a solid-thick aluminum core. The other problem is that it’s not as durable as the PTFE Teflon Non Stick. The other problem is that the ceramic gets REALLY hot. Use for low heat cooking like eggs. Use silicone or wooden utensils to avoid damaging the pan because of the durability. 3. Cast Iron pans are AMAZING. Good for conducting heat, distributing heat and seasoning…good for pretty much everything EXCEPT for foods more prone to sticking like eggs, salon fillets, fish, ect. And don’t cook anything acidic in there, like tomatoes. Don’t wash with soap. 4. Enameled Cast Iron pans are basically a non stick cast iron. So you get all the benefits of cast iron, and you can cook foods that are prone to sticking, and even cook acidic foods like tomatoes. 5. The Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot is pretty much just a pot version of the cast iron pan. Same rules apply. 6. The Enameled Dutch Oven pot is pretty much easier a pot version of enameled cast iron pan. Super easy to clean, and cooks VERY well. Lifetime Pan, will last forever. 7. Black Carbon Steel Pan is a very SPECIAL one. It naturally becomes non stick as you cook with it, more slick than the PTFE Teflon, and Sear’s steaks better than cast irons. The problem that this pan has a VERY HIGH MAINTENANCE just so first time clean and season. Also Very heavy. 8. Solid Stainless Steel Pans. Good aluminum core. Do not cook eggs, or foods prone to sticking. *You can find most/all of these at Costco or Amazon*

[@danielcarroll1816]

I always use olive oil to cook, always have, same with mum same with grandma

[@stephencabral]

That's great!

[@pedrourbano501]

Also olive oil has a STRONG taste so go ahead if you want your food to taste of olive oil when it isn't supposed to (I hate the taste of olive oil, mainly in meats). I prefer to stick with coconut or animal fats thank you.

[@xrhstoslalalala8269]

Im 200 years old Greek

[@CuriusOdus11]

If steak, use animal fat. If sautéing some onions or veg as a base, use olive oil as you do that on a medium heat.

[@CeeSparks]

It can be used with med to high heat, depending on which olive oil you buy. Som.e are dipping others cooking. I wouldn't deep fry with it, but We cook scram eggs(medium heat) the most with ours and other small meals that don't require as high a heat

[@aqsasabir9682]

Dr. What about mustard oil? For frying and cooking kindly reply

[@stephencabral]

I would not recommend cooking with this oil since it is very volatile.

[@bybbah]

Does Saturday fat give insulin resistance.

[@user-uh6gg3hg1p]

I said coconut oil was vegan it's true that it is fatty but it's more beneficial due to gastrointestinal problems I recommend mung beans they're not fatty at all and they're not gassy oatmeal is also very beneficiary why don't we turn these things into oils

[@2kh13]

Lol here we go again 😂 this will forever be a debate

[@stephencabral]

It is definitely an interesting one!

[@2kh13]

@@stephencabralI really appreciated the info now I don’t feel guilty about cooking with extra virgin olive oil so thank you!!

[@baddie9684]

xvirgin olive is 65% oleic tallow is 50% if u want oleic acid which you don’t need just stick with tallow or use macadamia oil(80%~) scd1 also converts stearic acid which is abundant in tallow so you actually get about the same oleic from tallow

[@baddie9684]

also the antioxidant uniquely found in olive is not oleic acid(which is a fatty acid) is oleuropein which is a precursor to tyrosol, hydroxytyrosol and oleocanthal(don’t know how to spell this one)

[@baddie9684]

furthermore in saturated fats every carbon is bonded to a hydrogen so it’s the most stable under high heat and isn’t as prone to oxidation as mufa(oleic) and pufa(linoleic) smoke points don’t matter as much as you think it does

[@hectorgarcia8691]

Nothing edible in nature was meant to be cooked baked steamed or fried.

[@stephencabral]

That is an interesting theory! Cooking food has been a fundamental aspect of human dietary practices for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to early human history. It provided numerous advantages including making food more palatable, enhancing nutrient availability, and ensuring food safety by killing harmful pathogens. While some nutrients may be lost during cooking, other nutrients become more bioavailable, and anti-nutrients can be deactivated. Culinary traditions around the world incorporate cooking methods like baking, steaming, and frying, which contribute to cultural identity and social bonding. Overall, cooking food has played a crucial role in human evolution, nutrition, and culinary heritage.

[@beepboop7543]

Tallow or olive oil. There's a reason the entire Mediterranean was built on olive oil.

[@Momoeki21]

I like to cook with high-oleic safflower oil and avocado oil. They both have high smoking points and are neutral in taste

[@sjovmaiin]

Animal fat is best

[@JoshWayneTheFirst]

Best to block your arteries.

[@truthofconsequences2437]

AVOCADO 🥑 OIL ...❓️❓️❓️

[@stephencabral]

Avocado oil has a similar structure to olive oil and should be used accordingly

[@bass_freak]

Pure Grass Fed / Grass Finished Beef Tallow. 🗿 Stearic acid, and bioavilable nutrients. Ceratine, Coaline, and etc. 🗿

[@saraswatkin9226]

Don't need to fry everything as its bad for health.

[@Epmd1234]

Olive oil and cooked olive oil are two different animals

[@stephencabral]

And the only unhealthy version is over cooking at temperatures that are too high.

[@sgill4833]

Oleic acid is not an antioxidant

[@stephencabral]

Oleic acid is recognized as an antioxidant due to its ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation and enhance cellular antioxidant defenses. These properties help protect against oxidative stress and contribute to the health benefits associated with foods rich in oleic acid, such as olive oil. It is also a fatty acid.

[@user-uh6gg3hg1p]

Don't dare throw in coconut oil in there it's

[@sokuramoti1769]

What about grape seed oil?

[@stephencabral]

Grape seed is very sensitive to oxidation so I do not recommend cooking with it.

[@miheehan5097]

Import grape seed be found benzopyrene In Korea big mart

[@omairaharrigan7282]

Dr Cabral, what about avocado oil?

[@stephencabral]

Avocado oil is very similar to olive oil and should be used as such.

[@omairaharrigan7282]

@@stephencabral Thank you so much for the response.

[@LoveConquerz]

Avocado has a higher smoke point up to 500 vs olive oil 300ishhh

[@neiloppa2620]

Would it be best to just find a source of oleic acid and cook with that?

[@stephencabral]

Based on the research olive oil is best! ⭐️

[@neiloppa2620]

@@stephencabral but only because of the oleic acid right?

[@AntonioLopez-kw3ev]

@@neiloppa2620sounds like bullshit as usual animal is the way to go always

[@dulynoted2427]

Avacado oil?

[@stephencabral]

It is similar to avocado oil so it should be used the same.

[@morrylauder7534]

For some of us price is the most important factor. Canola oil seems best. I use 1 teaspoon when I fry eggs for fried onion, vegetable omelets.(spread it around with a piece of a paper towel).

[@JV-mj4fz]

Yah Canola oil is so bad for you.

[@troygallagher9242]

Booo

[@darlingeloise672]

Best is OLIVE OIL & AVOCADO OIL, then COCONUT OIL.

[@tanyasydney2235]

Canola is crapola!

[@gingermonroe4153]

I cook w evoo The trick is start out med high then go t low Put your lid on n you can cook just about anything😊

[@stephencabral]

That's a very good tip!

[@stevensheaves]

-- you watched Rachel Ray growing up?

[@gus91340]

That's true

[@stephencabral]

Absolutely!