Cooking oil plays an important role in the kitchen and our health. A pantry staple for chefs and home cooks alike, edible oils are used for a variety of purposes. In addition to providing fats, an ...

If you've ever wandered through the supermarket searching for the right oil to make some churros or prepare crispy buttermilk fried chicken, you've surely come across canola oil. It's right there, ...

Vegetable oils, derived from seeds, nuts, and some fruits, are commonly used in cooking and baking. While some may offer health benefits, there’s ongoing debate about whether others are good for you.

Different types of oil for cooking, photographed in St. Louis on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Photo by Erik M. Lunsford [email protected] These days, choosing a cooking oil entails so much that ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...