More About Cooking Oils
Canola It appears "Canola" was developed in Canada from the rapeseed Plant. Canola cooking oil is lowest in saturated fat, high in cholesterol-lowering mono-unsaturated fat and the best source of omega 3 fats of all popular oils. Canola oil comes from pressed canola seeds which are harvested from pods. Farmers have been growing it for more than 30 years. Currently, biotechnology is used to make it tolerant to some herbicides. There is controversy concerning Canola but the FDA granted GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status following the submission of a lengthy petition, which detailed years of research on the beneficial health effects of canola oil in human and animal diets. There are many “Pro and Con” Internet Site's which debate the safety of consuming Canola Oil.
The Best Cooking Oil? You Decide.
1. All Vegetable Oils contain 100% fat.
2. Each tablespoon of vegetable oil contains 14 grams of fat
3. Each tablespoon of vegetable oil contains 120 calories
4. For better health, choose oils/fats that are lowest in saturated fat
a.) Saturated fat increases the bad cholesterol in your blood.
b.) Polyunsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats,but like
ALL fats they are high in calories and should be eaten sparingly.
c.) Mono-unsaturated fat is considered to be the healthiest
type of general fat. It is found mainly in olive oil,
rapeseed oil, nuts and seeds.
