My Favorite Fats to Cook With

Fats are essential for kids!
Here's all the fats I cook with and why they are beneficial:
-Olive oil: high in monounsaturated fats, mostly oleic acid + vitamin K, vitamin E, and other antioxidants. Health benefits include heart health, brain health, bone health, cancer prevention, and decreased inflammation. Look for extra virgin olive oil which is the least processed.
-Avocado oil: also high in oleic acid and antioxidants + vitamin A and vitamin E. Neutral flavor and high smoke point make it more versatile than olive oil.
- Sesame seed oil: antioxidants and high smoke point. Great for stir-frys.
-Walnut oil: high in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin K, vitamin E, choline, phosphorus, and zinc. Helps fight inflammation, good for skin and heart health. Good to use in baking to replace other oils.
- Coconut oil: Has medium chain triglycerides, which provide a quick energy source. Has antioxidants and anti-microbial properties. Solid at room temp so can replace butter to omit dairy.
- Butter: maybe not the top of the list as far as health benefits, but it does contain essential fat-soluble vitamins and some of its own antioxidants. and sometimes you can't find an alternative to the taste of butter :)
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