Choosing the right cooking oil is essential for overall health. While many household oils are marketed as "heart-healthy," the truth is that seed oils like canola, corn, soybean, and sunflower oil are highly processed, inflammatory, and linked to serious health risks. In contrast, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a natural, antioxidant-rich superfood that has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for centuries.
Not all fats are created equal. The table below compares the fat composition of common household oils and butter:
Type of Oil or Butter | Saturated Fat | Monounsaturated Fat (Healthy Fat) | Polyunsaturated Fat (Omega-6) |
---|---|---|---|
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) | 14% | 77% | 8% |
Canola Oil | 6% | 62% | 32% |
Coconut Oil | 87% | 6% | 2% |
Corn Oil | 13% | 24% | 59% |
Margarine (Tub) | 14% | 32% | 31% |
Peanut Oil | 17% | 46% | 32% |
Soybean Oil | 15% | 43% | 38% |
Sunflower Oil | 10% | 20% | 66% |
Butter | 62% | 29% | 4% |
Seed oils like canola, soybean, corn, and sunflower oil are heavily refined, processed at high temperatures, and often treated with chemicals like hexane. This industrial processing leads to high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which contribute to:
Replacing toxic seed oils with extra virgin olive oil is one of the simplest and most effective health decisions you can make. Unlike processed oils, EVOO is an ancient superfood that has been proven to support heart health, reduce inflammation, and improve longevity.
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