4 Cooking Oils Everyone Should Stop Using, According To Experts

Canola Oil

You should avoid cooking with canola oil whenever possible. This oil is one of the worst for your health, because it has just about no nutritional value. The process of making canola oil requires high temperatures that strips its natural state of all nutrients it once had.

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is often seen as a healthier option because is contains polyunsaturated fat, which is better for you than other fats. However, this oil is also high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can increase inflammation throughout, which puts you at risk for disease and prevents weight loss.

Walnut Oil

Walnut oil is a healthy oil, but it is not good for cooking because it has a low smoke point. Oils that have low smoke points should not be heated, and cooking with them could cause your pan to smoke and can ruin your meal and even trigger your smoke detector.

Flaxseed Oil

Similarly to walnut oil, flaxseed oil is a healthy option that isn't good for cooking. It shouldn't be heated, but it works great in salad dressing or as a topping on its own.