Adlen Robinson: How to know what oils to use in cooking
A young friend of mine recently asked me what oil I use in most of my cooking. As you might suspect, my answer was not short. That’s because certain oils work well when it comes to cooking certain dishes, other oils are best used as “finishing” oils, and many oils should be avoided altogether. Let’s first talk about the best oils to use.
Avocado Oil. I discovered avocado oil years ago when I was looking for a neutral oil to use for cooking that wasn’t canola or vegetable oil. Avocado oil has a high smoking point, making it perfect for stir frying or pan frying. In addition, it is completely neutral so it doesn’t take over the food when it comes to food flavors. Besides being a terrific oil for cooking, avocado oil is also loaded with antioxidants and supports vision and eye health.
The 9 Best Plant-Based Products to Buy This Week to Be Healthier
You stand in the store or scan online and the selection of plant-based options can be paralyzing: What to try and buy this week gets even more complicated among the vast and growing array of plant-based food and drinks that are directed at boosting your health, strengthening your immunity, or helping you lose weight fast. That s where the editors of
The Beet can help. Each week we share our favorite snacks, drinks, and ingredients to try next when you re embarking on a plant-based diet for the sake of your health and the planet. Lucy Danziger, Stephanie McClain, Hailey Welch, and Caitlin Mucerino are experts after more than a year of having taste-tested and tried out hundreds of plant-based products (since launching