Ode to Oils

A web article from Reader’s Digest Canada reminds consumers that olive oil isn’t the only healthy oil that’s great for salads and dressings. In fact, the article lists canola oil first, citing its heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and utility as a general cooking oil. And, as loyal users are aware, canola oil has half the saturated fat of olive oil.

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Canola Oil Preferable to Palm, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oils

A study supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service found that the fats in canola oil are preferable to those in partially hydrogenated soybean oil and palm oils for trans fat replacement. When 15 adults with fairly high levels of bad LDL cholesterol consumed four 35-day diets enriched with each of four different fats, LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B, which carries bad cholesterol through the bloodstream, were much lower after participants consumed the diets enriched with canola and soybean oils.

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For Heart Health, O Magazine Website Says Stick to Canola Oil

In an analysis of coconut oil, Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Center and columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine, says that if you’re striving for heart health, stick to oils with proven benefits like canola oil.

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Benefits of Canola Oil Won’t go up in Smoke

Not only will burned cooking oil make a dish taste funny, but overheating oil can also affect its nutrient content. Cosmopolitan Australia’s website recommends using canola oil for its neutral taste and high smoke point, meaning it can handle high-heat applications like sautéing and stir-frying. By comparison, extra-virgin olive oil is very delicate and does not handle high temperatures well.

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New Executive Director Joins AOF

The Australian Oilseeds Federation (AOF) recently announced that Nick Goddard, a 25-year veteran of the oilseed industry, will step in as AOF’s executive director starting May 1. Goddard replaces Rosemary Richards, who filled the role for seven years.

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CIA Learning Module Gets Shout-Out

A weekly column in Florida newspaper The Ledger and TheLedger.com recommends CanolaInfo’s CIA Learning Module, "The Professional Chef Discovers Canola Oil," as one of the week’s best values for at-home chefs.

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