Canola Ink

November 6, 2009

In This Issue

Healthy Fat, Healthy Weight During Pregnancy
Combat High Cholesterol with Canola Oil
Canola Oil Helps Put the Wow in Bao
Trading Trans Fat for Healthy Fat May Improve Fertility
A Chip Off the Old Fryer

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Healthy Fat, Healthy Weight During Pregnancy

Consuming healthy fats like canola oil may help control excess weight gain during pregnancy. Nearly 75 percent of obese women put on too much weight during pregnancy and are more likely to retain almost half of that one year after childbirth. Just three teaspoons of healthy fat per day, along with eight servings of fruits and vegetables, six servings of whole grains and five ounces of protein may help control weight.

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Combat High Cholesterol with Canola Oil

Switching from bad fats to healthy fats is one of six easy ways to improve cholesterol. Cooking with canola oil, which has the least saturated fat of all common cooking oils, and choosing fish over red meat are daily choices that help keep cholesterol in check.

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Canola Oil Helps Put the Wow in Bao

Bao – Chinese steamed bread or filled, steamed buns – are gaining widespread popularity in the West. The best way to replicate authentic bao dough is with canola oil, which makes the dough fluffy, tender and slightly chewy when mixed with yeast and baking powder.

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Trading Trans Fat for Healthy Fat May Improve Fertility

A recent study from Harvard Medical School found that trans fat may contribute to infertility, while healthy omega-3 fat is anti-inflammatory and helpful for fetal development. Canola oil is a smart choice for eliminating trans fat and increasing intake of omega-3 and monounsaturated fats.

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A Chip Off the Old Fryer

The manager of Ric’s Galley, a fish and chips restaurant in Dunedin, New Zealand, attributes the eatery’s recent "Best Chip Store" win to frying the chips in 100 percent canola oil. Turns out they’re not just tasty – they’re also trans fat-free!

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