Cooking With Pure Greek Olive Oil

By Catherine Young


Anyone who is experimenting with butter and vegetable oil alternatives may wonder which oils are best for everyday cooking. This depends on which types are being cooked. If deep frying, it helps to look for something with a low smoke point, like canola or peanut oil. However, flaxseed or greek olive oil provide many nutrients for foods cooked over a low to medium heat.

While there are many oils that claim to offer some type of health benefit, olive oil leads in more ways than one. It also has a low unsaturated fat component and is good for the digestive system. Most people who eat mostly animal product tend to have slower digestion than most, which can lead to weight gain or the inability to feel full.

If one is looking to improve their health, they may find that high heat cooking with oil may not be the best option. For one, this type of oil costs considerably more than solid oils made from animal fat or vegetable oil. The other reason is that high temperatures can reduce the health benefits slightly.

While tasty deep fried entrees may be hard to give up, there are some alternatives. Large dense foods like chicken or potatoes can be cooked on a stovetop using enough oil to brown the surface. Afterward, cover and place inside a preheated oven, and let cook until done. There are many ways to oven fry chicken, french fries, pork chops and other recipes.

Choosing the right type of olive oil is important for those who do a lot of deep frying or cook on high temperatures often. The wrong choice can lead to food becoming scorched while still raw on the inside. Light versions are ideal for making most vegetable dishes, or those made with instant rice, or other grain that requires minimal cooking time.

The intense flavor found in virgin style oil comes from it being cold pressed, which helps it to retain much of the natural flavor. This is not to be confused with those that are labeled as pure since these tend to be a mixture of oils from other countries. While this type is much healthier than saturated fats like lard or margarine, these tend to have a lighter color and less intense flavor.

For those who like a little kick, these oils respond best to flavoring. In other words, adding roasted garlic pieces, fresh ground herbs, or spicy grilled peppers can bring the flavor to any kitchen. Making flavored oil blends at home costs a lot less than buying at specialty grocers or retailers.

Although society places a lot of emphasis on having a fit body, those who may be prone to chronic ailments need to take things a step further. Consumption of alkaline rich foods ensures that circulatory has a limited number of radicals linked to cancer and heart disease. While it is not necessary to become a vegan or vegetarian, it does help to add dark or bright colored produce into every meal.




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