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What Are the Dangers of Heating Cooking Oil?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Heather Muñoz

The consequences of heating cooking oils extend far beyond the immediate risk of burns by splattering hot oil. Research has demonstrated that all oils can withstand varying levels of heat.

Heather Muñoz is a Registered Dietitian who obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in nutrition and dietetics. She has worked at a world-renowned hospital as a Clinical Dietitian, and has experience in a variety of domains including weight loss (surgical and non-surgical), general health/wellness, diabetes, oncology, geriatrics, organ transplant and more. She currently maintains a nutrition/food blog.