Non-hydrogenated oils question

[Dove*]

What are the good ones to buy and how is each best used? For example, I know certain oils are not good for heating because it changes them. This is one area I'd like to improve in my families diet, but I need some help! Also, what is the scoop on canola oil? I thought it was suposed to be good for you, but I just read a very strong article saying we should not use it. Any body hear this?

[BearyBlessed]

:popcorn

[Singingmom]

I want to know, too! I'm pretty sure the different olive oils are good choices. I've been using Smart Balance oil for baking, and it has canola in it...

[cobluegirl]

olive oils are good up to a certain temp...but..Rebecca is supposed to tell me how high...lol

coconut oil is an excellant alternative. Extra Virgin (cold pressed or expeller the best)

[BearyBlessed]

And here I was hoping someone else would have even better info for me!!! :laughtears :shifty

[Dove*]

Does coconut oil taste very much like coconut?

[cobluegirl]

some of it does and some doesn't. We love it on popcorn.

Here are a few links that Rebecca sent me..hehe..I haven't had a chance to look at them yet.


http://www.missvickie.com/howto/spices/oils.html
http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/CollectedInfo/OilSmokePoints.htm
http://www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid=42&id=571