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4 healthiest cooking oils and the best ways to use them

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Oils are fats in liquid form at room temperature. Cooking oils are one of the most common forms of oil consumption and these four healthy oils should be incorporated in your diet.

  1. Olive oil 

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids that decrease inflammation, lower “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and prevent chronic disease

What to use it for: Olive oil’s smoke point is 410°F, which means it’s not good for grilling or frying. Use it at lower temperatures to prevent burning foods, such as incorporating it into your salad dressings, dips, and on top of warm dishes.  

 

 

  1. Avocado oil

Avocados are one of the highest sources of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that reduces blood pressure, promotes brain function, and decreases cancer risk. 

What to use it for: Avocado oil has a high smoke point of 520°F, which makes it ideal for high-heat cooking methods. Use it to smoke meat on the grill or stew your favorite whole grains. 

 

 

  1. Canola oil 

Canola oil is extracted from the seeds of the canola plant, which is in the same family as broccoli and cauliflower. 

It also is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which combats inflammation, reduces liver fat, and decreases risk of stroke. 

What to use it for: Canola oil is neutral in flavor and has a high smoke point of 435°F. It’s one of the best oils for deep-frying or roasting vegetables and meat. 

 

 

  1. Peanut oil 

Peanut oil is high in vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, antioxidants, and omega-6 fatty acids, Nicole says. Vitamin E is a nutrient essential for good vision, immunity, and blood flow. 

What to use it for: Peanut oil’s smoke point is 450°F, meaning it can withstand high temperatures without burning. It’s considered a neutral oil with a mild, slightly nutty flavor profile excellent for frying and stir-frying. 

 

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5 incredible ways to experience the outdoors (Part B)

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  1. Croc Spotting

Home to the world’s biggest population of  wild crocodiles, there’s nowhere better than   the NT to take the family to spot a croc. See a  salty in its natural habitat on a boat tour of  Mary River Wetlands. 

 

  1. Cradle Mountain

You don’t have to hike up Cradle Mountain to have an epic Tassie adventure. There are a tonne of family-friendly trails at the base, including the fairy-tale-like Enchanted Walk. You don’t need a guide and can pack a picnic lunch to make it easy on the budget. Don’t forget a raincoat. 

 

  1. Mungo National Park

Mix history with an awe-inspiring landscape with a visit to Mungo National Park, NSW. Aboriginal people have been connected to this desert for 40,000 years and you can learn about its cultural significance on a tour with an Aboriginal ranger.

 

  1. Little Blue Lake

For a magical experience of another kind, make your way to Little Blue Lake on South Australia’s Limestone Coast for a swim in the sapphire sinkhole at Mount Schank. 

 

  1. Capilano Suspension Bridge

Every Aussie heading to Canada’s west coast has to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park at least once. It’s iconic, with seven suspended footbridges through a forest. A highlight is the environmentally sensitive and slightly unnerving Cliffwalk. It’s best suited to children from primary school age.

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5 incredible ways to experience the outdoors (Part A)

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  1. Organic Farming

Embrace country life at the organic Jambaroo Valley Farm, south of  Sydney. At this working permaculture farm, guests are invited to pick produce from the kitchen garden, collect eggs from the free-range chickens and feed the cows, sheep and pigs. At night, hang around the fireplace or soak in the hot tub.

 

  1. Reef Magic

It’s time to travel more conscientiously and for the Great Barrier Reef, that means heading to Reef Magic Pontoon, off Cairns. Spend your day swimming, snorkelling and diving in the knowledge the pontoon runs on sustainable power, with 18 solar panels and three wind turbines. There’s also a science lab.

 

  1. Aboriginal Art

Create a masterpiece while learning  about Aboriginal culture and art  during a Ngala Tours Art on Country workshop at the National Arboretum Canberra. 

 

  1. Tassie Penguins

Watch little penguins return to their sandy burrows from Bruny Island Neck.   The best time is from September to  February. 

 

  1. Dog Sledding

If you’re a family of snow lovers    but can’t cope with first-to-last lifts every day, head to Mount Buller to try dog sledding this winter. The Victorian resort is easy to get to, and kids, young and old, will love meeting the Australian Sled Dog Tours team of Siberian huskies. Tours are from 30 minutes to three hours; bookings are a must. 

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5 tips on saving at the supermarket

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  1. Get better value by comparing unit prices

Unit prices break down the cost of a product into standard units of measurement, such as per 100 grams, and let you compare different products more easily. So look beyond the headline price of an item and see where you could be getting better value by comparing unit prices between different brands or different packet sizes.

 

  1. Switch to supermarket-brand products

Our tests have found that supermarket homebrand products have improved in quality in recent years, occasionally even outdoing national brands in taste tests. The even better news is that our latest basket survey found possible savings of up to 40% when shoppers switched to these products.

 

  1. Grab specials as they come up

Our supermarket surveys found very little price difference between the big retailers, meaning switching between them when each offers specials could go a long way in helping you save.

 

  1. Look for product refills

More retailers are now selling products that can be refilled, which means you can save money and reduce the amount of environmental waste you produce. 

 

  1. Avoid pre-cut food items

We’ve found that some pre-cut fruit and vegetables can cost up to five times as much per kilo as the unprocessed originals, not to mention leaving you with more plastic to get rid of.

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