At Chosen Foods, we're on a mission to do good in the world by being good for the world, replacing bad fats with the good fats of 100% Pure Avocado Oil across the kitchen pantry. In this blog, we'll discuss foods that contribute to a well balanced diet and the benefits of cooking with avocado oil.
Comparing Avocado Oil With Other Cooking Oils
Due to its many benefits, avocado oil can be used across many different dishes and has many uses. While we have a well-balanced diet should be a mix of all cooking oils, here are key differences between avocado oils and other popular cooking cooking oils.
Avocado Oil vs Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is a common oil that is commonly cooked with Italian foods and Greek foods. In terms of cooking oils, it has a lower smoke point of 320 degrees. Extra virgin olive oil is ideal for lightly sauteing foods or in dressings to add flavors. If used in high heat, it can easily breakdown while avocado oil can withstand high heat due to its higher smoke point of 500 degrees.
Avocado Oil vs Canola Oil
Compared to avocado oil having a smoke point of 500 degrees, canola oil has a smoke point of 400 degrees. Similar to avocado oil it also has a neutral taste but it is only recommended to either fry or bake with canola oil.
Avocado Oil vs Grapeseed Oil
Similar to canola oil, grapeseed oil has a smoke point of 400 degrees. It is recommended to use grapeseed oil for sauteing and baking. Avocado oil can be used for that type of cooking along with roasting and frying.
Top Foods for a Well Balanced Diet
While there are many foods that contribute to a well balanced diet, here are a few that we recommend can be cooked with avocado oil.
Wild-Caught Fish
Wild-caught fish like tuna, salmon, herring, and sardines are great fishes to include in your routine for a well balanced diet. They are full of nutrients the body needs and can be cooked many different ways. When used with avocado oil, you're also getting monounsaturated fats from the avocados which are good fats that body needs. For an easy week night dinner with salmon & cooked with avocado oil, try this easy pan seared salmon and veggies recipe.
Vegetables
Vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and beets have vitamin C. Dark leafy greens like kale, spinach, and collards have vitamin E. This vibrant veggie salad recipe is full of veggies and topped with Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Dressing.
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil is a great addition to your cooking oils if it's not already. It has a neutral taste so it won't overpower the ingredients you're cooking with and it's a versatile oil that can be used for frying, grilling & more. Since it's 100% pure, you're only getting the good fats from avocados and nothing else. Buy Chosen Foods Avocado Oil online or find it in a grocery store near you.