{"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":"2026-09-23T17:16:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T05:16:44","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 Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your Week 3 Fresh Start reward is here! You’ll receive a LUVO\u2122 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 Olive Oil<\/strong> is made with premium Picual olives from Spain2<\/sup>. The olives are harvested early and cold-pressed, helping retain their fresh flavour and natural characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? A fruity olive oil with a smooth, peppery finish that works just as well for cooking as it does for finishing a meal. And one of the best things about a good olive oil is how easy it is to use.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Try LUVO\u2122 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 Zealand and is cold-pressed at less than 48\u00b0C4<\/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 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

LUVO\u2122\u2019s range includes Extra Virgin Avocado Oil, which retains the colour, aroma and flavour of the avocado, and Pure Avocado Oil, which has a more neutral flavour and is suited to everyday cooking and baking.<\/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

Olive oil has a distinctive fruity, peppery flavour that works beautifully in dressings, salads, roasted vegetables and as a finishing oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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, Avocado Oil has a higher smoke point than 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 Avocado Oil for frying meat and LUVO\u2122 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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