Long hailed as a heart healthy fat, Canola oil is one of the best oils that you can use to cook your food. Made from crushed canola seeds, it has less saturated fat than most of the oils in your pantry. Compared to heart-healthy olive oil, canola oil has only half the saturated fat. Lower saturated fat means lower cholesterol and that is good news for your heart and your waistline. Studies have shown that consuming Canola oil will lower your bad LDL cholesterol levels.
When you are trying to lose weight, you might think that cutting out fats is the best way to reduce your waistline. However, not all fats are bad for you. Actually, a healthy dose of fat is part of the daily requirements according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A well-balanced nutritional diet should consist of 20% to 35% of healthy fat and Canola oil is one of the best fats you can choose.
In addition to the low saturated fat content and ability to lower cholesterol, Canola oil contains higher levels of an essential Omega-3 fatty acid, called Lineolic Acid. These are essential to your health but your body does not make this fatty acid, which is why it is important to add foods that are rich in these nutrients to your diet.
Whether you are cooking with olive oil, canola oil or vegetable oil, keep in mind that oil is 100% fat. Fat contains calories, a whole lot of calories. As a matter of fact, there are 9 calories in every gram of fat, compared to only 4 calories per gram for proteins and carbohydrates. Use oil sparingly because of the high calorie and fat content.
Canola oil has the lowest level of saturated fat than all other vegetable oils. Saturated fats raise the bad cholesterol in your body and have been linked to coronary heart disease. Cooking with canola oil will help to lower the saturated fat you may be adding to your food. Remember, a healthy dose of fat each day is good, but choose the healthiest forms for the best benefits.
Fairly inexpensive, canola oil is a good oil to add to the grocery list and keep as a staple in your pantry.
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