A Guide To Smart Cooking Oils

1. Olive Oil
Olive oil originates from the pressed fruit of olive trees. Each tbsp has 119 calories and about 14 grams, gm of fat. Olive oil also contains a small amount of vitamin E (2 mg/tbsp) and vitamin K (8 mcg/tbsp), 2 gm/tbsp of saturated fat, 10 gm of monounsaturated fat including oleic acid, and about 1 gm of polyunsaturated fat.  The fat in olive oil is mostly unsaturated, which makes it a heart-healthy choice. Olive oil is one of the better fats for your heart, as per studies. Olive oil has zero cholesterol.