Monday, December 22, 2014

Olive Oil & 3 Missteps To Avoid

By Katie Onson


It's easy to see that olive oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils in the world. Very few will argue with such a point, especially when you consider that this type of oil is rich in antioxidants. This is just one of many features but you can be certain that it will be a standout. Of course, the way in which this oil is used should be exercised with care. There are certain missteps that may be seen otherwise, with these 3 being just a few to take into account.

Yahoo! Health posted a piece that talked about olive oil and the mistakes people typically make with it. The inclusion of "light" oil is just one of these ideas and it's clear to see that many people insist on using it because of a supposed lack of calories. However, this type of product actually contains about the same number of calories as alternatives. This may be just one mistake, when it comes to the oil in question, but it's clear that it is one of the most noteworthy.

Let's say that you typically leave your cooking oil close to the stove for easy access. This is an especially big problem with olive oil, since its healthful components may be stripped away due to prolonged exposure to heat and light alike. In order to avoid this sapping of said components, make it a point to keep your bottle of oil in a cool, dark area of your house. Ideally, you may be wise to keep the bottle itself in a cellar for easy access later on.

If you're interested in purchasing olive oil, you may want to pick up more than a one or two bottles if there is a sale going on. This could become a problem, especially when you consider that this oil is not like wine: it does not become better with age. In addition, you may not use everything before their expiration dates hit. This is a problem, to say the least, and it's one that can be solved if you remain careful about what you spend.

It's easy to see why so many people take it upon themselves to invest in the aforementioned oil. In fact, I believe that most will agree with the fact that this product is one of the healthiest when it comes to food in general. To make the most out of this as possible, though, you must understand that certain mistakes may be made along the way. These can be avoided with the right level of awareness, though, so focus on points like the ones mentioned earlier for the future.




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