Pursuing Health

CrossFit Health Tip - Cooking Oil Basics with Sarah Hopping Estrella, CF-L3 PH251

02.10.2022 - By Julie Foucher MD, MSPlay

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Fats and oils are important parts of a healthy diet and support functions such as vitamin absorption, brain function, and nerve function — but did you know not all fats and oils are created equal?

Seed oils such as sunflower, vegetable, and canola oil require a high degree of processing and can be pro-inflammatory. Better choices require less processing and include avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and grass-fed butter.

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