Peanut oil> good or bad

[Inscrutable]

Good or bad for cooking zucchini and squash? The nutritional value on the back look about the same as evoo olive oil.

I am doing a low carb/high protein diet. I am wanting to lose fat and build muscle.


TIA

[gecko...]

I think its fine. Olive Oil is probably a better choice as its higher in 'good' fats (unsaturated) and peanut oil is higher in saturated fat.
But I'm sure for the small amount you will be using to saute' a bit of zucchini and squash it wouldnt really make too much of a difference

Sounds yummy too

[terracotta]

All oils have the same macros. It's the saturated/unsaturated fat content that changes. As well, some oils are high in omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which I suggest limiting (have some, but don't make it a primary fat source). Olive oil is primarily monounsaturated, so it has no omega 6 content. It also has some other components that offer health benefits (the EVOO).

The more omega 6 content you consume, the more omega 3's you will need. You should get a omega 6 : omega 3 ratio of between 5:1 and 3:1. Omega 3 is found in oily fish, most people will take omega 3/fish oil caps though. You can check your ratio by entering your diet into www.nutritiondata.com

[Inscrutable]

Thanks to you both for the replies.