Canola Oil: Cutting Through the Clutter

Those trying to make healthier eating decisions may be daunted by the oil aisle in most grocery stores. So many choices! Sharon Himmelstein, a registered dietitian reporting for the Albuquerque Journal, breaks those choices down. Citing canola oil’s low cost, neutral taste, and high smoke point—and how it is the “lowest saturated fat oil on the market”—Himmelstein suggests making canola oil a “go-to” kitchen staple.