Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is also one of the most commonly used cooking oils. It is well-known for its strong flavor. Despite being high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, the oil has no distinct nutritional properties. Because of its higher smoke point, it can be used in higher-heat recipes without producing heat-caused toxins in the food.

This oil is popular due to its strong flavor; a little goes a long way. It contains both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, but it is low in other nutrients.

Sesame oil, a staple in Asian and Indian cooking, is on the AHA's list of heart-healthy cooking oils.

"Sesame oil is another polyunsaturated fat," Levinson explains. According to a review published in the journal Cureus in July 2017, sesame oil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fat and other substances in the artery walls that causes these vessels to narrow and raises blood pressure.