1. List of Good vs. Bad Oils: Good Oils include: · Olive oil (extra virgin) · Avocado oil · Coconut oil · Walnut oil · Flaxseed oil · Almond oil · Sesame oil (untoasted) · Peanut oil Bad Oils include: · Trans fats (ex: hydrogenated oils) · Vegetable oil (mostly soybean and/or corn oil) · Cottonseed oil · Canola oil · Palm oil · Safflower oil (highly refined) · Sunflower oil (highly refined) · Margarine 2. The Worst Oil to Consume: The worst oil to consume would have to be trans fats because they are artificial and have been linked to numerous health conditions such as heart disease and they also contribute to high cholesterol. Additionally, many countries have either banned or restricted their use of trans fats. 3. The Healthiest Oil: The healthiest oil to consume would have to be Extra virgin olive oil because it has a lot of monounsaturated fats and it also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. 4. What Makes Bad Oils Bad: Bad oils are considered bad because of their unhealthy saturated fats and/or trans fats. They also go through processes like hydrogenation and are extremely processed. They
also increase the risk of developing multiple health conditions especially those related to the cardiovascular system. 5. What Makes Good Oils Good: Good oils are good because they have healthy unsaturated fats, both mono and poly. They do not go through as much processing as bad oils do and they contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.