These characteristics of EVOO led researchers to refer to EVOO as an oil with «good thermal resistance» — meaning that the basic fat composition of EVOO is less likely to degrade with cooking
than other plant oils.
Not exact matches
I think it is better to get the essential fatty acids (EFA's) from
plant sources rather
than from fish
oils, because fish stocks are in danger from over harvesting and can be contaminated with mercury and
other toxins.
Their fats are more like the polyunsaturated
oils of
plants than the fats of
other animals.
Avocado oil is a great choice as it penetrates the skin more easily
than other types of
plant oils.
What I wish we'd get more of here is aroma - therapy type
oils and
other «simple»
plant substances that have been clinically shown (by our standards) to work (or not) as well or better
than name - brand chemical pills.
While it is true that switching from animal fats to
plant fats can improve health, Dr. Greger feels it is best to get these fats, as with as
other nutrients, from whole
plant foods rather
than extracted
oils.
Coconut Oil is more heat stable
than other plant based
oils, and so does not create trans fatty acids when cooked at higher temperatures.
In addition, EVOO is also lower in free fatty acids
than many
other plants oils and this lower level also helps to decrease the chance of oxidation.