Are Spray Oils Really a Healthier Choice? What You Need to Know

Are spray oils considered harmful to health? In most cases, the product contains, in addition to oil, propellants and additives, as noted by nutritionist Dr. Maya Rozman. She claims, "The fewer the additives and the higher the quality of the oil, the better. Additionally, a spray from high-quality olive oil is preferable over a spray from refined canola oil."

She adds that "in most cases, calorie-wise, it's the same as regular oil, but each spray distributes better, saving a lot of calories. Even so, each small spoon of oil poured onto a pan or vegetables in the oven has 50 calories, and even if oil is healthy, it's wise to be cautious with amounts."

She mentions that today there are 2-3 types of spray oil that contain only high-quality olive oil, without gases and without any additional substances: "This really helps in saving calories, because even if you spray a whole tray of vegetables in the oven, it adds up to just a teaspoon or two of oil, helping save hundreds of calories."

Furthermore, she explains that if desired, you can buy a special bottle that can be filled with high-quality olive oil, and then "you can spray any oil you choose in any flavor and quality you like."

One thing is certain—cooking with oil spray, as opposed to regular oil (when used in smaller amounts, of course), saves quite a few calories.