She specializes in treating weight management, hyperlipidemia, prediabetes, nutrient deficiencies, gastrointestinal ...

Curious which oils are best for your heart and waistline? Here is the breakdown of the healthiest (and least healthy) picks.

If you can't avoid coconut oil, try to limit your intake and only use small amounts for cooking, says Rizzo. Palm and palm kernel oils are also high in saturated fats and should be avoided when ...

“It does have some health benefits with unsaturated fats and vitamin E,” Hardie says. Sunflower oil has “moderate” amounts of ...

The vegetable oil deception that’s throwing your hormones off balance. Most commercial vegetable oils are extremely high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in ...

It can take two days to a week to process a load of used cooking oil, which can range from 3,000 to 6,000 gallons, according to Padget.

That makes vegetable oil one of the top environmental options in the United States, as long as it’s pure American-produced soy. Canola can be also be a good choice, but its origins matter, too.

"Cooking oil can definitely be part of a healthy diet," says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and nutrition editor for TODAY.com. Oils are essentially pure fat, but fat is good for you.