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Jan 2011
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124 ND Which Oils Are Best For Cooking?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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What happens when you heat oils? Does heating oil create toxins? Which oils should you use for cooking and which should you avoid? How should you select oils? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

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