i'm up in canada and here there is alot of hype being promoted for canola oil. basically the government is saying that it is the superior healthy oil. (most likely becasue it is a canadian export, and mass produced here) From what i have researched it is healthy but not healthier then ev olive oil, but there are studies providing both.
canola oil is very cheap in canada and i am wondering if i could use it instead of olive oil in my diet.
Can someone please clear up that rumors to me in not to scientific of terms. heres a bit of info from http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/the...le45493-1.html
"Studies comparing the effects of canola oil versus olive oil show that canola oil consumption results in lower LDL cholesterol levels. This is not surprising, since olive oil contains approximately 14% saturated fat, whereas canola oil has much less. It's clear that olive oil is a healthier fat than many others, but not as healthful as canola oil or fish oil.
A study by Dr. Robert Vogel in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that olive oil significantly reduces blood flow to different parts of your body, whereas canola oil and salmon do not. This measure of blood flow, called flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD), is a standard, well-accepted test by the American Heart Association and others. In this study, blood flow (FMD) was reduced by 31% after an olive-oil meal but was not reduced by a meal with a similar amount of fat from canola oil or salmon, probably due to the higher content of the protective omega-3 fatty acids in canola oil and salmon.
As described in a recent issue of the University of California, Berkeley, Wellness Letter, "Don’t believe the scary rumors about canola oil. The oil is not toxic, nor does it cause everything from heart disease to multiple sclerosis. It comes from a special type of rapeseed plant bred since the 1970s to be extremely low in certain toxic substances. The FDA and other agencies all agree that canola oil has no adverse effects. In fact, far from causing coronary artery disease, the oil is rich in heart healthy unsaturated fat—notably alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fat, like that in fish oil). It is a good, inexpensive choice as a cooking or salad oil. Canola’s only drawback: like all oils, it has 125 calories per tablespoon."
I like the taste of olive oil and I use it sometimes. It’s a healthier fat than many others, but it’s not nearly as healthy as canola oil, fish oil and flaxseed oil."
Looking for some knowledgeable vets opinions.
Thanks
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