Health Tip: Cooking With Oil

(HealthDay News) — Cooking with a bit of oil can add flavor and healthier fat to your meal. Just be careful not to overdo it.

The American Heart Association recommends:

Canola oil, which has a mild flavor that can be used to saute, marinate, bake or fry.
Olive oil, which comes in a variety of flavors and can be used for roasting, grilling and sauteing.
Peanut oil, which can be used to make homemade peanut butter, and for stir-frying, baking, roasting and frying.
Sesame oil, which is available in light and bold flavors and can be used to flavor many Indian, Korean and Chinese dishes.
Vegetable oil, which is made from a variety of plants and has a mild flavor.