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Story Posted: Dec 14, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil Controversy Rooted in Misunderstanding and Myth

In an article for Today’s Dietitian, registered dietitian nutritionist, Carrie Dennet, addresses the myths about canola oil asking, “What, if anything, is behind the frightening headlines?” …

Story Posted: Dec 14, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil Helps Reduce Environmental Impact

Environmental concerns have put pressure on the food industry to reduce single-use plastics such as drinking straws.…

Story Posted: Dec 14, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

The Buzz Continues: the Nordic Diet

The Nordic Diet, an eating pattern that emphasizes consumption of berries, root vegetables, fish, whole grains and canola oil is featured by WebMD. …

Story Posted: Dec 14, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Happy Holidays! Canola Oil Is the Gift That Keeps Giving

Just in time for setting New Year’s resolutions, Keri Gans, a registered dietitian and contributor to the health bureau of U.S. News, gives us a head start by listing 2019’s six hottest food trends.…

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Sorry, Not Sorry: Canola Oil Still Reigns Supreme

The “healthy fats” debate rages on, but for Brierley Horton, food and nutrition director at CookingLight.com, the case is closed.…

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

YES to Healthy Fats

How does canola oil stack up against the competition?…

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

NO to Coconut Oil: Experts

What’s an example of a “bad fat”?…

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and Food Product Trends

In response to a consumer trend toward clean eating, food manufacturers are changing recipes and food labels to include more easily understood ingredients.…

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

DHA-Rich Canola Oil

As reported in FoodDive.com, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently approved seed company Nuseed’s proprietary omega-3 canola for cultivation in the United States.…

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil For Brain Health

When making lifestyle choices, should we listen to our heart or our head? …

Story Posted: Sep 21, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Restaurant Roundup

Who doesn’t enjoy a good burger and fries?…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

What’s in Your Kitchen?

Pushing back against misconceptions, Cooking Light discusses why it uses canola oil in its test kitchens. Its high smoke point, neutral flavour, light body, and low saturated fat levels, they say, make canola oil a standout heart-healthy choice for everything from sautéing to salad dressings. …

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

World Health Organization Calls for Global Trans Fat Ban

As reported by the Chicago Tribune, NBC Boston and several other media outlets, the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the worldwide elimination of artificial trans fats from all foods within five years. …

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

On an Education Mission: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats

In a primer on fats by Healthline, canola oil is described as doing double-duty by being useful for cooking and heart-healthy too.…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Not All Oils Created Equally

With word getting out that fat is not the enemy, food creators are promoting healthy fats and oils as key ingredients.…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Trendspotting: the Nordic Diet

Popsugar reports on the Nordic diet, which emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains.…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Hotel Kitchens, Canola Oil, and Making Good Cents

Hotelmanagement.net looks into the hotel kitchen supply chain and reports on ways for those kitchens to save some serious dollars and cents.…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Restaurant Roundup: Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks

Chick-Fil-A’s top-selling food item is actually not chicken.…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Celebrity Sightings: Chrissy Teigen’s Banana Bread

Banana bread fans and celebrity watchers are invited to check out Chrissy Teigen’s own recipe on Elite Daily, complete with step-by-step instructions and the goodness of canola oil.…

Story Posted: Jun 22, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

You Go, Grill!

Just in time for summer fun, msn.com and Forbes.com offer up tips for mastering the barbeque. …

Story Posted: Mar 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and “Going Vegan”

Celebrity endorsements are bolstering the popularity of vegan diets which contain no animal products. …

Story Posted: Mar 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Dietitians’ Favourite Nutrition “Tweaks”

In honour of National Nutrition Month, Time Magazine asked a number of dietitians about simple changes to make for better health.…

Story Posted: Mar 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Tips

Why does restaurant food taste so good?…

Story Posted: Mar 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Heart-friendly Foods

Heart disease is a persistent health issue, and registered dietitian and CNN contributor Lisa Drayer guides readers on the foods most likely to reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation. …

Story Posted: Mar 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Just Desserts

Does eating healthier mean giving up dessert? …

Story Posted: Mar 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Ink Goes Quarterly

Beginning with the next issue, Canola Ink will be distributed on a quarterly basis, rather than monthly. …

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

5 Reasons to Love Canola Oil

February is National Heart Month, a perfect time to love canola oil!…

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Small Resolutions, Big Results

Good health habits are a good idea any time of year, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a list of 10 easy but high-impact healthy eating changes.…

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

The “Ornish Way” to Cardiac Health

The Gazette reports on the implementation of the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program in a Colorado Hospital.…

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

The Good Fat/Bad Fat Debate

Jane E. Brody at the New York Times wades in on the good fat/bad fat debate, citing the Presidential Advisory issued by the American Heart Association in June, 2017.…

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

High Oleic Canola Oil Helps Restaurant Improve Quality

America’s largest quick-service seafood chain, Long John Silver’s is focused on improving the quality of the food in their restaurants. …

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Cooking with Canola Oil

San Francisco chef and restauranteur, James Syhabout, spoke to The Mercury News about his cookbook Hawker Fare. …

Story Posted: Feb 16, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Game-day Canola Oil Recipe Roundup

Snack foods were definitely on the menu for Super Bowl festivities including offerings from two well-known chefs who are fans of canola oil. …

Story Posted: Jan 19, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil: Cutting Through the Clutter

Those trying to make healthier eating decisions may be daunted by the oil aisle in most grocery stores. …

Story Posted: Jan 19, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil is an Easy Swap

CanolaInfo spokesperson and registered dietitian, Karen Ansel, highlighted the results of the Canola Oil Multicenter Intervention Trial in a New York Post article about New Year’s resolutions.…

Story Posted: Jan 19, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

“Going Keto” and Fat Choices

The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet may be all the rage but it’s important to be informed before jumping on board.…

Story Posted: Jan 19, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and Prostate Health

Dr. David Samadi, a urologic oncologist and regular contributor to the NY Daily News, offers men tips for maintaining prostate health, equating it to the importance of heart health.…

Story Posted: Jan 19, 2018 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Make Kitchen Time Easier

Achieving a New Year’s resolution to create healthy family meals doesn’t need to mean more time spent in the kitchen.…

Story Posted: Dec 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and Brain Health

Health News Review reported concerns about several published media reports of a study which examined memory in mice that were fed canola oil. …

Story Posted: Dec 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Belly Fat Beaters

For those looking to reduce abdominal fat, Popsugar contributor Julie Upton, RDN, lists 5 tips based on science.…

Story Posted: Dec 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil Restaurant Roundup

Award-winning Chef Michael Solomonov of Federal Donuts shared his recipe for fried chicken with readers of EatSipTrip.…

Story Posted: Dec 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Healthier Holiday Cooking Made Easier With Canola Oil

Just in time for the holidays, Registered Dietitian Lisa Valente at Eating Well magazine offers numerous tips on how to “healthify” your baked treats.…

Story Posted: Dec 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Pantry-stocking 101

Katherine Brooking, a Registered Dietitian contributing to the Huffington Post, suggests that a strategically stocked pantry can help control weight and improve health.…

Story Posted: Nov 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Time-saving Kitchen Tips for Type-2 Diabetes

Those with type-2 diabetes needn’t let a busy life derail their diet, nor should they fear fat, says Lifescript’s registered dietitian nutritionist Jill Weisenberger.…

Story Posted: Nov 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and “Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb”

U.S. News weighs in on the “low-fat vs. low-carb diet” debate. …

Story Posted: Nov 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Times Are Changin’: Canola Oil Helps Restaurants Meet Dietary Restrictions

An article in the Chicago Tribune reports on ways that restaurants are adapting to various dietary needs of their clientele. …

Story Posted: Nov 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Get Cracking! Eggs-pert Egg Hacks

Buzzfeed pulled together a compendium of tried-and-true “egg hacks.” …

Story Posted: Nov 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil: Chef Approved!

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay offers up some small-but-great kitchen pointers in an article in Culture Cheat Sheet. …

Story Posted: Oct 20, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

To Your Health: Canola Oil

Prevention Magazine offers up lifestyle changes for managing blood cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart disease.…

Story Posted: Oct 20, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News, Health & Nutrition, Recipes & Cooking, Resources

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

CanolaInfo partner and registered dietitian Manuel Villacorta posted on his blog, Whole Body Reboot, to mark Hispanic Heritage Month, noting food is central to Latin cultures.…

Story Posted: Oct 20, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News, Health & Nutrition

Belly-Fat Blaster

Culture Cheat Sheet lists 15 foods that help get rid of belly fat. Canola oil is number eight, reporting the results of the Canola Oil Multicentre Intervention Trial. …

Story Posted: Oct 20, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil: Fat, Flavour, and Health

Now that low-fat foods have lost their appeal, Food in Canada reports that Canadian consumers are demanding foods higher in fat, flavour, and healthfulness.…

Story Posted: Oct 20, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

U.S. Restaurants Love Canola Oil Too!

Restaurant and foodservice kitchens across the U.S. are turning to canola oil.…

Story Posted: Oct 20, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil Recipe Round-up

The folks over at the Today Show offer up a delectable recipe for crispy pork sliders, prepared using canola oil.…

Story Posted: Sep 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

CanolaInfo Launches Cook Once, Eat Twice Consumer Campaign

The culinary versatility of canola oil is the theme of CanolaInfo’s Cook Once, Eat Twice consumer campaign.…

Story Posted: Sep 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

The Low-down on Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diets

An article in Women’s Health reports how excess carbohydrates, rather than fats, may contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD), pointing to a study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet. …

Story Posted: Sep 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and “Good” Omega-3 Fats

Citing research from the Food Information Council that indicates consumers are confused because of conflicting information about “bad” and “good” dietary fats, Consumer Health Digest tries to set the record straight. …

Story Posted: Sep 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

What’s in a name?

In an article all about canola oil, Reader’s Digest explains the origin of its name and provides a brief history of how it came to be.…

Story Posted: Sep 15, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Fast Fish Fridays

Reclaim your time!…

Story Posted: Aug 18, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

CanolaInfo Launches Summer Culinary & Health Campaigns

CanolaInfo launched two campaigns this summer to help consumers differentiate canola oil from vegetable oil.…

Story Posted: Aug 01, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Food “Fake News”: Debunking the Health Myths

Nutritional epidemiologist Karin Michels, in UCLA Public Health Magazine, dispels myths about healthy eating.…

Story Posted: Aug 01, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Further Clarity on Fat

Dietitian Chris Rosenbloom, in a USA Swimming article, adds her voice to the coconut oil debate.…

Story Posted: Aug 01, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Veganism, Canola Oil, and the “Mediterranean Diet”

EmaxHealth states that anyone, including vegans, can enjoy the health benefits of the “Mediterranean diet”. …

Story Posted: Aug 01, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Fats and Fads

The Miami Herald takes aim at celebrity-endorsed food fads and cautions that teenagers are particularly vulnerable to misinformation.…

Story Posted: Aug 01, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Gord Ramsay Gets in the Last Word

Chef Gord Ramsay, via Popsugar, offers tips on preparing the perfect steak.…

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Coconut Oil: A Not-So-Superfood?

Several news outlets, including NBC News, Mashable and Shape magazine, reported on the release of the American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on dietary fats and cardiovascular disease. …

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Fat: Fact vs. Fiction

Reader’s Digest adds to the dialogue by listing some truths and myths about dietary fat. …

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Not All Oils Created Equal

There are so many cooking oil choices. …

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Nutritionists and Healthy Eating: Do As They Do

Prevention magazine lists 15 easy lunch ideas that nutritionists themselves make. …

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil Kicks Hunger to the Curb

A FoodBev Media article discusses how eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats—such as walnuts and canola oil—could help curb hunger pains, and thus support weight-loss efforts. …

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil Keeps on (Food) Truckin’

Food trucks are almost as synonymous with summer as barbecues. …

Story Posted: Jul 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Fried Chicken, Steak Marinades, Oh My!

Looking for a new fried chicken recipe? …

Story Posted: Jun 16, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

“Mediterraneanize” Your Diet

Much has been made of the health benefits of the “Mediterranean diet,” which is low in saturated fats and high in fruits and vegetables.…

Story Posted: Jun 16, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Brain Fuel

Food fuels the brain as much as the body.…

Story Posted: Jun 16, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil: A Piece of the Health Puzzle

Creating a healthy lifestyle requires careful consideration of both diet and exercise. …

Story Posted: Jun 16, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil’s Future is Bright

According to Bloomberg.com, worldwide demand for the oil derived from canola continues to explode, driven by its rich content of heart-healthy fatty acids and low levels of saturated fat.…

Story Posted: Jun 16, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Upping Your Cookout Game with Canola Oil

The Philadelphia Tribune offers up tips on making barbecues healthier.…

Story Posted: Jun 16, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Recipe Roundup: The Best of the Bunch

You can always count on Chef Bobby Flay for the best grilling ideas.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Emphasize Plant-Based Fats

The debate on healthy fats persists.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Springtime Cupboard Cleanout

It's the time of year for spring cleaning.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Where to Find Healthy Fast Food

Food & Wine lists the top 10 American fast food chains based on their offerings of healthy food choices.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Canola Oil and Belly-Fat Reduction

Interest in the results of the Canola Oil Multicenter Intervention Trial continues.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

More Monos Please

The Philadelphia Tribune offers a variety of tips for a healthy diet including using canola oil instead of vegetable oil for cooking.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Recipe Lovers Rejoice

Just in time for breakfast or brunch, Self offers up the 15 most popular early-day recipes on Pinterest.…

Story Posted: May 19, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Break Out the Barbeque

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Niçoise "Aioli" is sure to punch up your next dinner party. …

Story Posted: Apr 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Trans Fats Ban Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks

The trans fats ban implemented in New York restaurants has had a positive impact on the occurrences of heart attacks and strokes, according to a new JAMA study and reported in CBC News.…

Story Posted: Apr 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Who Knew? Canola Oil Facts

From its origins to its nutritional content, Huffington Post shares surprising facts about canola oil. …

Story Posted: Apr 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Good Taste Meets Good Health

Health experts share cooking tips to support everyday wellness and disease prevention. Men’s Health recommends preparing meals in advance and using canola oil for nutritionally balanced recipes with healthy fat sources.…

Story Posted: Apr 21, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Mother’s Day Gifts for Well-Being

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the versatility of canola oil is showcased with CanolaInfo’s recipes for homemade bath and beauty products, including relaxing Bath Bombs an invigorating Avocado-Ginger Moisture Scrub and a soothing Gardener's Intensive Hand Treatment. …

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Healthy Ingredients: Fact vs Fiction

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Make Every Month Nutrition Month

In honour of Nutrition Month, Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, CSSD, recommends 17 nutrition tips for swimmers to keep in mind all year long on USA Swimming. …

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Food Choices That Matter

With so many food options available to consumers aiming to eat right, the Los Angeles Times reports on what matters and what doesn’t. Martha Belury, PhD and Professor of Human Nutrition at Ohio State University, recommends increasing intake of oils rich in omega-3 fats, found in canola oil. …

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Healthier Hotcakes

Lifezette outlines five simple and delicious pancake recipe modifications for a guilt-free breakfast. …

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Vilified Foods Make a Comeback

The Best of NJ dispels myths about foods once labeled as “bad” that are now thought of as good for you. …

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Right Fats = Longer, Healthier Life

Men’s Fitness examines the findings from a JAMA Internal Medicine study on the association of specific dietary fats on mortality.…

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Recipe Round Up

Head into the weekend with your meal prep secret weapon. …

Story Posted: Mar 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Healthy Ingredients: Fact vs Fiction

Story Posted: Feb 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Give Your Heart Some Lovin'

February is Heart Month. Becky Ramsing, RD, MPH and senior program officer at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health offers six tips to decrease heart disease risk on Yahoo! News.…

Story Posted: Feb 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Plant-Based Diet Nutrient Needs

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics issued a position stating that vegetarian and vegan diets – if properly planned – meet nutritional needs for all stages of life, writes Leslie Beck, RD, in The Globe and Mail. …

Story Posted: Feb 17, 2017 | Category: Canola Oil in the News

Best Foods for Fighting Belly Fat

Research into the effect of dietary fat on body composition, supported by the Canola Council of Canada, continues to generate media interest. …