For health reasons, many people—me included—have traded butter for oil. But there are lots of oil options out there and some are healthier than others. So which ones are best? Here are two to pick and two to skip:Butter or Margarine: Which Is Healthier?
Top oils to buy
If you have limited pantry space and a limited budget, these two oils will cover your basic cooking and baking needs.1. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Why buy extra-virgin olive oil: Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat and research shows that monounsaturated fats help keep “bad” LDL cholesterol low and boost levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. In addition, extra-virgin olive oil is high in antioxidants called polyphenols that have been linked to heart health.
The 2 healthiest oils to cook with, 2 to skip
