Saturday, January 7, 2012

Canola - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Canola - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Now this is a good example of a product that has long been touted as a good oil and it now turns out it is mostly made from genetically modified rapeseed and could cause cancer to boot! I had been using a blend of olive oil and canola oil for regular cooking for the last two years and definitely will be making a change!


Here is a link to a discussion about canola oil: http://www.breathing.com/articles/canola-oil.htm


Other cooking oils that you can consider are:


1. Grapeseed oil which may have medicinal benefits.
2. Sunflower oil and Safflower oil are also good alternatives as the omega-6 fatty acids in the oils may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.[3]
3. Peanut Oil - 

4. Coconut Oil -- after being maligned as being bad and high in cholesterol, coconut oil is now touted as one of the good oils. It is extracted from the pulp of mature coconuts.

Here is a video from CBS News on Good Oils: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/26/earlyshow/health/main631719.shtml


Disclaimer: The statements regarding the nutritional and medicinal properties of the various foods have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These items are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your own physician for guidance regarding your health and nutrition.

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