{"id":37245,"date":"2026-09-23T17:16:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T05:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/?p=37245"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:15:54","slug":"choosing-the-right-oil-for-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2026\/09\/23\/choosing-the-right-oil-for-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Oil for the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your Spring 8 Week Reset Week 3 reward: LUVO\u2122 Pure Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your Week 3 Fresh Start reward is here! You’ll receive a LUVO\u2122 Pure Olive Oil Squeezy Bottle, designed to make adding a drizzle of oil to your meals simple, easy and mess-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there’s more to it than convenience. Olive oil is naturally rich in unsaturated fats, which are an important part of a balanced diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do unsaturated fats matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unsaturated fats are found in foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, oily fish and plant oils1<\/sup>. Including these in place of foods higher in saturated fat can help support heart health and healthy blood cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why olive oil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean way of eating and is naturally rich in monounsaturated fats, a type of unsaturated fat associated with heart health. For cardiovascular disease, it is the most researched cooking oil and is associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LUVO\u2122 Pure Olive Oil<\/strong> is made with premium Picual olives from Spain2<\/sup>. \u00a0The oil is pressed and then naturally refined using heat and filtration, softening the distinctive colour, aroma and flavour found in extra virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result?<\/strong> A mild, balanced and versatile olive oil that lets the flavours of your ingredients shine. With greater stability at higher cooking temperatures and its beneficial fatty acid profile retained, it\u2019s an easy choice for everything from saut\u00e9ing and roasting to everyday cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Try LUVO\u2122 Pure Olive Oil for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dressings<\/strong>
Drizzle over fresh greens or whisk with lemon juice for a simple dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roasting vegetables<\/strong>
Toss your favourite vegetables in olive oil before roasting for extra flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasta and rice<\/strong>
Add a splash just before serving to bring a little richness and flavour to the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dipping<\/strong>
Pour into a small dish and serve with warm bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soups and stews<\/strong>
A drizzle over the top can add freshness and flavour just before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light pan cooking<\/strong>
Use it for light saut\u00e9ing of vegetables, fish, meat or eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What about avocado oil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Olive oil isn’t the only option worth having in your kitchen. Avocado Oil is another versatile source of monounsaturated fat and also contains vitamin E3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LUVO\u2122 Avocado Oil<\/strong> is made from ripe Hass avocados grown in New Zealand4<\/sup>. It comes in two varieties: Extra Virgin Avocado Oil, which retains more of the colour, aroma and flavour of the avocado, and Pure Avocado Oil, which has a more neutral flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s particularly handy for higher-heat cooking, as well as everyday cooking and baking.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Try LUVO\u2122 Pure Avocado Oil for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Frying<\/strong>
Use it for frying meat, fish, eggs or your favourite vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roasting vegetables<\/strong>
Toss vegetables in avocado oil before roasting for a golden, crisp finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir-frying<\/strong>
Its higher heat tolerance makes it a useful option for stir-fries and other high-heat cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dressings and marinades<\/strong>
Use it as the base for a simple dressing or marinade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drizzling<\/strong>
Drizzle over salads, roasted vegetables or other dishes just before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking<\/strong>
The neutral flavour of Pure Avocado Oil makes it a versatile option for everyday baking and cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Olive oil or avocado oil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both are great sources of unsaturated fats, so choosing between them often comes down to the flavour you want and how you’re cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure olive oil has a mild, balanced flavour that enhances the food it is cooking. It works beautifully in dressings, salads, roasting vegetables and as a finishing oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure avocado oil has a more neutral flavour and is particularly versatile for frying, roasting, stir-frying and baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One practical difference is how they perform at higher cooking temperatures. For the LUVO\u2122 range, Pure Avocado Oil has a higher smoke point than their Pure Olive Oil, making it particularly well suited to higher-heat cooking such as frying, roasting and stir-frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t need one \u201cperfect\u201d oil. Having a couple of options in your kitchen gives you flexibility. For example, you could use LUVO\u2122 Pure Avocado Oil for frying meat and LUVO\u2122 Pure Olive Oil for roasting vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A little oil goes a long way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oil is a concentrated source of energy, so you don’t need to use large amounts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where LUVO\u2122\u2019 squeezy bottles<\/strong> can be handy. The easy-pour design gives you more control over how much oil you use, making it simple to drizzle just the amount you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of oils as a simple way to add flavour and include unsaturated fats in your meals, alongside other sources such as nuts, seeds, avocado and oily fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And remember, healthy eating isn’t about getting every choice perfect. It’s about the overall pattern of what you eat and the habits you can realistically stick with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Heart Foundation New Zealand. (2026). Cooking fats and oils and heart health: Position statement<\/em>. https:\/\/www.heartfoundation.org.nz\/resources\/cooking-fats-and-oils-and-heart-health-position-statement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. LUVO\u2122. Pure Olive Oil<\/em>. https:\/\/www.luvoil.co.nz\/shop\/pure-olive-oil\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Flores, M., Saravia, C., Vergara, C. E., Avila, F., Vald\u00e9s, H., & Ortiz-Viedma, J. (2019). Avocado Oil: Characteristics, Properties, and Applications<\/em>. Molecules, 24<\/em>(11), 2172. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/molecules24112172<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. LUVO\u2122. Pure Avocado Oil<\/em>. https:\/\/www.luvoil.co.nz\/shop\/pure-avocado-oil\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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