Best Oils for Cooking, Baking & Dressings

About this episode

This episode discusses the best oils for cooking, baking, and dressings, emphasizing healthier choices and the importance of smoke points.

Confused by the cooking oil aisle? You aren't alone. From the smoke point of your sauté pan to the hidden impact on your inflammation, not all fats are created equal. In this episode of the Plant-Based Diet podcast, learn how to make healthier oil choices for your daily cooking and baking needs, and exactly which processed oils you should consider ditching for wellness. What you’ll learn in this episode: · What is Functional Medicine? [3:45] · Cooking Oils to Avoid [5:25] · Which Oil is Best for Cooking? [7:00] · Smoke Points of Oils and Why They Matter [8:40] · Best Oils for Dressings [9:45] · Best Oils for Baking [12:20] · Cooking as a Creative Outlet [13:45] Guest link: www.dralicianewsome.com Referenced in the episode: · Healthy Cooking Smoke Point Guide · Balancing Female Hormones in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Kumar, Plant-Based Diet , Episode 58 CREDITS: Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann ©2026 Alternative Food Network Inc. Please remember to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter. Keywords: Plant-Based Diet, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss, Meatless…

People in this episode

Host: Esther Garfin

Guest: Dr. Alicia Newsome

Topics covered

• cooking oils
• healthier oil choices
• functional medicine
• smoke points
• baking oils
• dressings

Keywords

• Plant-Based Diet
• Healthy Recipes
• Cooking Oils
• Smoke Points
• Vegan
• Heart Health
• Meal Prep

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alternative Food Network Inc.

Books & works: Healthy Cooking Smoke Point Guide, Balancing Female Hormones in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Kumar, Plant-Based Diet , Episode 58

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