Olive oil is the foundation of many vegan meals. If you’ve never tried cooking with olive oil,
you’re in for a treat. Not only is olive
oil good for you, it comes in a wide variety of grades and flavors you can use
to enhance the flavors in the food you are cooking.
Consuming olive oil is linked with several health benefits. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which
is linked to a reduction in the risk of heart disease. It also contains essential antioxidants known
to reduce the risk of cancer.
If you aren’t much of a foodie, you may not think olive oil
is very exciting. But if you love food
like I do, splurge on some quality EVOO (as
Rachel Ray would say). You may also find
artisan olive oil boutiques that let you sample the different varieties right
there in the shop. Whole Foods also has a small olive
oil sampling station and a good selection of quality olive oil.
Olive oil is a must-have for any cook trying to make healthy
meals. Olive oil enhances the flavor of whatever
food it is used with.
The other day, I ran out of extra virgin olive oil and had
to use vegetable oil to sauté some mushrooms and onions. I could not overlook the degradation of taste
quality of using standard vegetable oil.
If you’ve been cooking with standard vegetable oil or Crisco, donate it
to someone you don’t like very much because these oils don’t do your food
justice and can actually leave an icky aftertaste.
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