Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oils, once again, are not suitable for high-heat cooking but can be used otherwise. Their anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties are attributed to their high omega-3 fatty acid content. Flaxseed oil can be used in salad dressings and some low-heat cooking. As a result, it should not be used for cooking. "I use [flaxseed oil] for dressing" Weinandy explains. Make sure it's kept at a low temperature, such as in the refrigerator.

"Flaxseed oil is an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid, a form of omega-3 fatty acids" says Palumbo. According to Mount Sinai, the other forms (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) are found in fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines.

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, omega-3s, a type of polyunsaturated fat that your body cannot produce on its own, may lower your risk of certain types of cancer in addition to their cardiovascular benefits. According to the Arthritis Foundation, flaxseed oil in particular may help reduce arthritis symptoms.

Another advantage? According to Mount Sinai, flaxseed oil contains omega-6 fatty acids, which are also beneficial to your health. A study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation in May 2019 discovered that higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death.