5. Swap Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for Coconut Oil
Do you enjoy roasting vegetables with olive oil? It seems like you’re creating a healthy dish right? The use of EVOO is a health trend that’s come to life over the last decade. Nowadays it’s considered a fallacy to use any other oil in your cooking.
However, you may be surprised to learn that roasting, baking, and frying food with olive oil is no better for your health than using traditional vegetable oils for the task. Confused? Extra-virgin olive oil has a low “smoke-point.” This fact means that the fat-chains in the oil break down when exposed to extreme heat during roasting or frying. This breakdown turns the fat rancid, making it unsuitable for optimal health.
Try using coconut oil instead of olive oil for cooking. Extra-virgin coconut oil has a high smoke point, and the saturated fat bonds remain stable under high-temperature conditions. The next time you roast some veggies, melt a little coconut oil and use it instead of olive oil for the meal.