Hey guys. Does anyone know of any good quality brands of extra virgin olive oils that I would be able to easily obtain? I live in a small town in the Midwest so there are not many cooking specific stores or places to find many high quality ingredients. So out of the small amount of places I have locally, (shop n save, County Market, Schnucks, and a few other place,) does anyone know a good brand of EVOO that is high quality and not diluted with other oils? Thanks
I wouldn't stress about it. They are all good for you and the labeling in the US is not going to properly distinguish any product as being better or different from the other, nor will price.
I've never come across a product that was "diluted" with other oils unless it said so on the bottle so I don't think there is a concern.
If you are looking for an absolute oil that is better for you, try looking for Grapeseed Oil which is even better overall that Olive Oil.
I've never come across a product that was "diluted" with other oils unless it said so on the bottle so I don't think there is a concern.
If you are looking for an absolute oil that is better for you, try looking for Grapeseed Oil which is even better overall that Olive Oil.
CanMan wrote:If you are looking for an absolute oil that is better for you, try looking for Grapeseed Oil which is even better overall that Olive Oil.
Hi CanMan can you give me some more info on this?
Do a Google search on Grapeseed Oil for more information, but here is most of the information:
"Grapeseed oil is a polyunsaturated oil and can be used to fry, bake, sauté, or use in salad dressings. It is actually made from the seeds of grapes (Vitis viniffera), and this byproduct of winemaking has become a sought-after oil for cooking because of its high smoke point (320ºF.) and its clean light taste some call neutral, others find nutty. It blends well with herbs, spices, garlic, and shallots. Most grapeseed oil is imported from France, Italy or Switzerland with a few brands now emerging from the U.S. winemaking areas.
High amounts of Omega 6 (linoleic acid) appear in grapeseed oil (69-78%) and help the body burn fat and increases energy. The oil contains modest amounts of Omega 9 (oleic acid) and traces of omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid, GLA (gamma-linolenic) fatty acids, and there are trace amounts of vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Health reports indicate that HDL levels can be raised and LDL levels reduced by including grapeseed oil as a regular part of one's diet.
Look for "cold pressed" oils: this process will not compromise nutrients, and many (myself included) believe the taste of the oils to be crisper and cleaner. "
"Grapeseed oil is a polyunsaturated oil and can be used to fry, bake, sauté, or use in salad dressings. It is actually made from the seeds of grapes (Vitis viniffera), and this byproduct of winemaking has become a sought-after oil for cooking because of its high smoke point (320ºF.) and its clean light taste some call neutral, others find nutty. It blends well with herbs, spices, garlic, and shallots. Most grapeseed oil is imported from France, Italy or Switzerland with a few brands now emerging from the U.S. winemaking areas.
High amounts of Omega 6 (linoleic acid) appear in grapeseed oil (69-78%) and help the body burn fat and increases energy. The oil contains modest amounts of Omega 9 (oleic acid) and traces of omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid, GLA (gamma-linolenic) fatty acids, and there are trace amounts of vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Health reports indicate that HDL levels can be raised and LDL levels reduced by including grapeseed oil as a regular part of one's diet.
Look for "cold pressed" oils: this process will not compromise nutrients, and many (myself included) believe the taste of the oils to be crisper and cleaner. "
Thank you for the info. CanMan,
I am actually (since Thurs. a week ago) began following the Flat Belly Diet from Prevention and I have had great results so far (7 lbs. lost in 1 week) and it calls for incorporating a Monounsaturated Fatty Acid in each small meal you eat. So in your 4 meals daily you are ingesting a fat that is good for your heart and supposedly helps our bodies loose belly fat better than conventional diets. I do have grape seed oil and use it occassionally, but after reading your post (and I will go on-line and do further research) I may just be needing to use more that I currently do.
Thanks Again!
I am actually (since Thurs. a week ago) began following the Flat Belly Diet from Prevention and I have had great results so far (7 lbs. lost in 1 week) and it calls for incorporating a Monounsaturated Fatty Acid in each small meal you eat. So in your 4 meals daily you are ingesting a fat that is good for your heart and supposedly helps our bodies loose belly fat better than conventional diets. I do have grape seed oil and use it occassionally, but after reading your post (and I will go on-line and do further research) I may just be needing to use more that I currently do.
Thanks Again!