Best High Temperature Oils To Cook With

I get a lot of questions about what oils are best for cooking. Here is a breakdown of what I like to cook with and the benefits of each oil.

• Rice bran oil
• Grapeseed oil
• Ghee
• Coconut oil
• Olive oil – my favorite olive oil
• Argan oil – I did a separate post about Argan oil 

Rice bran oil:

• Full of antioxidants, and rich in Vitamin E.
• The smoke point of 490F good oil for frying.
• Also good for your skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Grapeseed oil:

• Very High in PUFA Omega-6s, Especially Linoleic Acids, good for hair skin and nails.
• The smoke point of 420F

Ghee:

• Not likely to affect people with dairy or casein intolerance.
• High smoke point of 482F.
• Rich in oil soluble vitamin A & E
• Supports healthy digestive track
• Anti-inflammatory
• Make sure it is made from grass-fed cows, goats or sheeps

Coconut oil:

• Rich in Lauric acid (a fatty acid that can kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi)
• The smoke point of 350F

Olive Oil:

• Good for low-temperature cooking (simple sautee)
• Best for salads and salad dressings
• The smoke point is 374F