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Canola is Healthy One dietary message for consumers has not changed in a decade: eat less fat. This advice aims to help millions of North Americans reduce their risk of overweight, obesity and diabetes. In recent years, a new message about fat has emerged - the type of fat in the diet is also important. Canola oil is the best blend of fats for good health. Check out the Dietary Fat Chart, to compare common culinary oils and to learn more about different types of fats.
Not All Fats Are Created Equal! Your body needs fat to provide energy and help you absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Certain fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential for good nutrition and must be consumed as part of a healthy diet. It is important to choose fats wisely because some fats are healthier for you than others. Canola oil provides more healthier fats than any other popular vegetable oil.
How do you get the right fats in your diet? Health professionals recommend:
The Importance of Fat in the Human Diet Moderation is a key word when talking about fats in the diet. Fat is an important part of the diet, providing the greatest output of energy per gram of any food and improving the flavor of food. When stored in the body, fat helps maintain body temperature by acting as an insulator. However, there is general agreement among health professionals that excess fat in the diet can raise the level of cholesterol in the blood. Research indicates that high levels of blood cholesterol can lead to heart disease. With its low saturated fat level, excellent balance of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, its versatility and light taste, canola oil has found an important place in the world's kitchens, food processing companies and restaurants.
Best Fatty Acid Ratio Nutrition experts recognize canola oil as having the best fatty acid ratio. Research indicates the fatty acid composition of canola oil is most favourable in terms of health benefits and as a part of a nutritionally balanced diet. When canola oil is compared to other oils in today's market, canola oil has the lowest level of saturated fat (seven per cent), it is relatively high in monounsaturated fat (61 per cent), and canola oil has a moderate level of polyunsaturated fat (22 per cent).
Canola Oil Versus Vegetable Oil Some food products labeled "vegetable oil" may contain canola oil. "Vegetable oil" on a label allows a food manufacturer to substitute or combine oils without having to change the product label. A popular U.S. consumer magazine "Cooking Light' is now specifically recommends canola oil instead of vegetable oil in its recipes. Many other cookbook authors, food writers and publications are following suit. |
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