You’ve probably been hearing the gospel of extra-virgin olive oil for years now. It’s good for everything, it seems, from greasing up a sauté pan to whipping up a salad dressing — even moisturizing skin or conditioning hair. Most of its popularity is, of course, due to its purported health benefits. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, it contains antioxidants, seems to reduce inflammation and may even reduce blood pressure. But extra-virgin isn’t the only olive…

It can be daunting, given the dizzying array of cooking oil options lining grocery store shelves, to know which ones are the best for you. First off: If you’re in that aisle at all, good job.

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Making healthy choices in the kitchen can be a confusing game of pros versus cons—especially when you’re deciding which oil to cook with.