[Replay] Healthiest Oils For Cooking: Which To Use (and Which to Skip) - Ask a Nutritionist

December 11, 2025

Confused about which cooking oils are actually healthy, and which ones turn harmful once they hit the pan? This episode breaks down the oils we trust in our kitchens and why. You’ll learn the difference between extra virgin, cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, refined, “light,” and more… plus which oils hold up to high heat and which should stay at low temps or off the stove entirely. If you’ve ever wondered whether olive oil is safe for roasting or what to use for high-heat cooking, this episode gives you a simple, real-food guide to choosing the right oil every time.

This episode originally aired August 17, 2023 with the title "Good Oils"

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