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This section provides information on a range of dietary fats. What are the best cooking oils to use? Which fats do well at high heat cooking? You’ll find the answers to your queries on various fats here.

A Complete Guide To Goose Fat

Last updated: April 30, 2019 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr

Goose fat is arguably the best-tasting cooking fat in the world. Renowned for its delicious flavor, goose fat has an interesting nutrition profile too. But is it a healthy choice? …

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Is Macadamia Nut Oil Good For You?

Last updated: April 20, 2019 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr

Macadamia nut oil has become a popular choice over recent years. It is not difficult to see why; firstly, the oil tastes great, and it has a rich buttery flavor. …

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What Is Ghee and Is It a Healthy Cooking Fat?

Last updated: February 10, 2022 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr

Ghee is a delicious cooking fat made from butter. But does it have any drawbacks? And is it a healthy choice of cooking fat? This article examines the nutrition profile …

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Peanut Oil: A Healthy Cooking Choice or Not?

Last updated: September 25, 2025 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr
A glass bottle of peanut oil next to peanuts in their shells.

Peanut oil has gained increasing popularity in recent years, and it is one of the few cooking oils that contribute a distinct flavor to food. However, is frying with peanut …

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What Is Lard and Is It a Healthy Fat For Frying?

Last updated: June 8, 2019 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr

Lard has a long history and it was once a staple cooking fat in kitchens around the world. However, starting in the early 20th century, consumers progressively turned to trans …

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7 Potential Benefits of Avocado Oil

Last updated: February 2, 2020 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr

Avocado oil has become an increasingly popular cooking oil over the past several years. However, just how much of a healthy choice is it? This article examines the science and …

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Beef Tallow: Nutrition, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Last updated: February 3, 2025 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr
A Block of Beef Tallow.

Beef tallow is a traditional cooking fat made from rendered beef fat. While tallow was once a popular cooking fat, its use declined in the 20th century as concerns grew …

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Grapeseed Oil: Is It Healthy For High-Heat Cooking?

Last updated: February 11, 2019 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr
Grapeseed Oil Next To Grapes.

It is easy to hear claims that grapeseed oil is a “heart healthy” cooking oil. However, is this true or is it purely marketing? In this article, we review the …

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25 Types of Cooking Fats and Oils: Nutrition, Fats & Characteristics

Last updated: May 6, 2026 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr
Illustration featuring different types of cooking fats and oils.

There are many types of cooking fats and oils, and you may wonder how they all compare nutritionally. While all cooking oils are highly calorie-dense foods and primarily a source …

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Ghee vs. Butter: Which is the Better Option?

Last updated: January 15, 2026 by Michael Joseph, MSc, ANutr
A bowl of ghee next to a bowl of butter.

Ghee and butter are similar dairy products used as cooking fats, but how exactly do they differ? In this article, we’ll help you understand by explaining the nutritional differences between …

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