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So, What Should You Cook With?
Rather than fixating on eliminating seed oils altogether, experts say the bigger issue is reducing ultra-processed foods and choosing high-quality, stable fats when cooking at home.
“If you want to improve your health by cutting back on seed oils, the best way to do that is by eating fewer ultra-processed foods,” Gardner advises. “That would be a win in several ways—less sugar, less refined grain, and less sodium.”
For those looking to make better choices in their kitchens, experts recommend using stable, minimally processed oils that are less prone to oxidation:
Better Options for Cooking
- Avocado: High in monounsaturated fats, stable for high heat
- Extra virgin olive: Rich in antioxidants, ideal for drizzling or light cooking
- Butter and ghee: Naturally stable for high-heat cooking
- Coconut: High in saturated fat, making it oxidation-resistant
Oils Best Used Cold
- Flaxseed: High in omega-3s, best for dressings
- Walnut: Antioxidant-rich, flavorful in salads
- Sesame: Aromatic and moderately heat-stable
Industrially Refined Oils
- Soybean
- Corn
- Canola
- Cottonseed
- Sunflower
- Safflower
- Grapeseed
- Rice bran
While some specialty versions exist in cold-pressed forms, they are far less common than their mass-produced, highly processed counterparts.
The Bottom Line
The debate over seed oils is far from over, but one thing is clear: How you consume them matters.
A drizzle of canola oil on a homemade salad is not the same as eating French fries fried in old restaurant oil. Relying on ultra-processed foods filled with cheap oils, sugar, and additives is where the larger problem lies.
For most people, the best way to improve their diet isn’t to worry about every drop of seed oil—it’s to eat more fresh, unprocessed foods, says Gardner.
“It seems bizarre to blame the plant oils and not the foods they’re in.”
