Healthy cooking Oils

Question
You say that Grapeseed oil is the best choice for high heat cooking. But what about rice oil? It has a higher smoke point than grapeseed. It has more antioxidants and vitamin E than olive oil. Also, isn't grapseed way to high in poly fats?

Answer
Hello Ellen!

  Thank you for your nutrition question.  It is definately time for an oil change as you mentioned. Rice bran oil is pouring on its charms, promising high levels of antioxidant Vitamin E and essential fatty acids.  In addition, rice bran oil is high in mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, allowing a 490-degree smoke point, even higher than peanut oil (460 degrees) or grapeseed oil (485 degrees). That causes cooked foods to absorb less of the fat, no doubt a plus since the rice bran extraction is higher in calories than olive or peanut oil梐t 130 calories per tablespoon versus 120 calories梐nd higher in saturated fat per ounce than most oils.

For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists" by George Rapitis at www.authorhouse.com or your nearest bookstore.

-Georg Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
www.juiceblend.com

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