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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?” …
Canola Oil Helps Reduce Environmental Impact
Environmental concerns have put pressure on the food industry to reduce single-use plastics such as drinking straws.…
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. …
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.…
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.…
YES to Healthy Fats
How does canola oil stack up against the competition?…
NO to Coconut Oil: Experts
What’s an example of a “bad fat”?…
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.…
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.…
Canola Oil For Brain Health
When making lifestyle choices, should we listen to our heart or our head? …
Restaurant Roundup
Who doesn’t enjoy a good burger and fries?…
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. …
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. …
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.…
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.…
Trendspotting: the Nordic Diet
Popsugar reports on the Nordic diet, which emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains.…
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.…
Restaurant Roundup: Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks
Chick-Fil-A’s top-selling food item is actually not chicken.…
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.…
You Go, Grill!
Just in time for summer fun, msn.com and Forbes.com offer up tips for mastering the barbeque. …
Canola Oil and “Going Vegan”
Celebrity endorsements are bolstering the popularity of vegan diets which contain no animal products. …
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.…
Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Tips
Why does restaurant food taste so good?…
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. …
Just Desserts
Does eating healthier mean giving up dessert? …
Canola Ink Goes Quarterly
Beginning with the next issue, Canola Ink will be distributed on a quarterly basis, rather than monthly. …
5 Reasons to Love Canola Oil
February is National Heart Month, a perfect time to love canola oil!…
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.…
The “Ornish Way” to Cardiac Health
The Gazette reports on the implementation of the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program in a Colorado Hospital.…
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.…
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. …
Cooking with Canola Oil
San Francisco chef and restauranteur, James Syhabout, spoke to The Mercury News about his cookbook Hawker Fare. …
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. …
Canola Oil: Cutting Through the Clutter
Those trying to make healthier eating decisions may be daunted by the oil aisle in most grocery stores. …
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.…
“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.…
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.…
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.…
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. …
Belly Fat Beaters
For those looking to reduce abdominal fat, Popsugar contributor Julie Upton, RDN, lists 5 tips based on science.…
Canola Oil Restaurant Roundup
Award-winning Chef Michael Solomonov of Federal Donuts shared his recipe for fried chicken with readers of EatSipTrip.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Canola Oil and “Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb”
U.S. News weighs in on the “low-fat vs. low-carb diet” debate. …
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. …
Get Cracking! Eggs-pert Egg Hacks
Buzzfeed pulled together a compendium of tried-and-true “egg hacks.” …
Canola Oil: Chef Approved!
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay offers up some small-but-great kitchen pointers in an article in Culture Cheat Sheet. …
To Your Health: Canola Oil
Prevention Magazine offers up lifestyle changes for managing blood cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart disease.…
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.…
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. …
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.…
U.S. Restaurants Love Canola Oil Too!
Restaurant and foodservice kitchens across the U.S. are turning to canola oil.…
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.…
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.…
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. …
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. …
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.…
Fast Fish Fridays
Reclaim your time!…
CanolaInfo Launches Summer Culinary & Health Campaigns
CanolaInfo launched two campaigns this summer to help consumers differentiate canola oil from vegetable oil.…
Food “Fake News”: Debunking the Health Myths
Nutritional epidemiologist Karin Michels, in UCLA Public Health Magazine, dispels myths about healthy eating.…
Further Clarity on Fat
Dietitian Chris Rosenbloom, in a USA Swimming article, adds her voice to the coconut oil debate.…
Veganism, Canola Oil, and the “Mediterranean Diet”
EmaxHealth states that anyone, including vegans, can enjoy the health benefits of the “Mediterranean diet”. …
Fats and Fads
The Miami Herald takes aim at celebrity-endorsed food fads and cautions that teenagers are particularly vulnerable to misinformation.…
Gord Ramsay Gets in the Last Word
Chef Gord Ramsay, via Popsugar, offers tips on preparing the perfect steak.…
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. …
Fat: Fact vs. Fiction
Reader’s Digest adds to the dialogue by listing some truths and myths about dietary fat. …
Not All Oils Created Equal
There are so many cooking oil choices. …
Nutritionists and Healthy Eating: Do As They Do
Prevention magazine lists 15 easy lunch ideas that nutritionists themselves make. …
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. …
Canola Oil Keeps on (Food) Truckin’
Food trucks are almost as synonymous with summer as barbecues. …
Fried Chicken, Steak Marinades, Oh My!
Looking for a new fried chicken recipe? …
“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.…
Brain Fuel
Food fuels the brain as much as the body.…
Canola Oil: A Piece of the Health Puzzle
Creating a healthy lifestyle requires careful consideration of both diet and exercise. …
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.…
Upping Your Cookout Game with Canola Oil
The Philadelphia Tribune offers up tips on making barbecues healthier.…
Recipe Roundup: The Best of the Bunch
You can always count on Chef Bobby Flay for the best grilling ideas.…
Emphasize Plant-Based Fats
The debate on healthy fats persists.…
Springtime Cupboard Cleanout
It's the time of year for spring cleaning.…
Where to Find Healthy Fast Food
Food & Wine lists the top 10 American fast food chains based on their offerings of healthy food choices.…
Canola Oil and Belly-Fat Reduction
Interest in the results of the Canola Oil Multicenter Intervention Trial continues.…
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.…
Recipe Lovers Rejoice
Just in time for breakfast or brunch, Self offers up the 15 most popular early-day recipes on Pinterest.…
Break Out the Barbeque
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Niçoise "Aioli" is sure to punch up your next dinner party. …
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.…
Who Knew? Canola Oil Facts
From its origins to its nutritional content, Huffington Post shares surprising facts about canola oil. …
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.…
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. …
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. …
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. …
Healthier Hotcakes
Lifezette outlines five simple and delicious pancake recipe modifications for a guilt-free breakfast. …
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. …
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.…
Recipe Round Up
Head into the weekend with your meal prep secret weapon. …
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.…
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. …
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. …