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Salads and Vinaigrettes with Canola Oil
Canola oil, which is light in color, texture, and taste is ideal for vinaigrettes. It allows for a smooth mouth feel without heaviness. The vinaigrette will remain clear and free running when refrigerated because of the lower saturated fat content of canola oil.…
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Baking with Canola Oil
Canola oil is light, clear and has a mild flavor that does not interfere with the taste of baked goods. …
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Saute & Stir Fry with Canola Oil
Canola oil's light texture is the perfect choice for sautéing or stir frying. Stir-frying is simple, but requires a basic understanding of timing, sequence and the amount of heat required. Stir-frying means to quickly sear small pieces of food in a large pan or wok over high heat.…
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Why Use Canola Oil?
Canola oil is one of the healthiest and most versatile cooking oils available. …
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8 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Canola Oil
There is more than meets the eye in this popular pantry staple. …
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Four Reasons to Choose Canola over Vegetable Oil
When it’s time to get cooking, do you really know your oil? Some oils are great for high temperatures, others can’t take the heat. Some are heart-smart, while others are loaded with saturated fat.…
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Canola Oil: Separating Fact from Fiction
Canola oil is one of the healthiest culinary oils in the world with zero trans fat and the lowest amount of saturated fat of all common cooking oils. It has been rigorously tested and approved by authoritative scientific bodies for human consumption.…
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Why is Canola Oil Good for You?
Canola oil has undergone rigorous testing in humans and is recognized as a heart-smart oil by many health organizations.…
Food Preparation, Cooking and Canola Oil
What are the basics for making vinaigrettes with canola oil? Can canola oil be used for baking? …
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Biotechnology and Canola Oil
What is biotechnology? What is genetic engineering? What are the benefits of biotechnology? How can I be sure genetically engineered products are safe? And many more questions/answers...…
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Nutrition and Health Questions about Canola Oil
What is the nutritional content of canola oil? What vitamins can be found in canola oil? Is canola oil considered a healthy fat? What is the difference between linoleic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids? …
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New FDA Qualified Health Claim for High Oleic Canola Oil
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that oils such as high oleic canola oil, can now carry a new qualified health claim.…
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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. …
Research Suggests Canola Oil May Help Reduce Belly Fat and Improve Metabolic Syndrome Faced by Nearly Half of U.S. Adults
Research findings announced at ObesityWeek 2016 suggest canola oil and high-oleic canola oil can help decrease abdominal fat, which may improve metabolic syndrome.¹ …
Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats Debate
WebMD reported on a widely publicized study from BMJ that reviews decades old research about saturated fat.…
Eating Heart-Smart
February is American Heart Month and canola oil was touted as a heart smart option in two national U.S. media placements.canola oil eating heart smart American Heart month…
Counting the Reasons to Use Canola Oil
The canola oil versus vegetable oil campaign continues to generate media coverage this month.…
Following the Rules
The new 2016 Dietary guidelines are all the buzz – how does canola oil fit into the picture? …
Move Over Olive Oil
Bustle states the facts – olive oil is not the oil of choice for certain cooking methods because of the low smoke point.…
Eat Right This Season
CanolaInfo spokesperson Manuel Villacorta, R.D., shares a show-stopping holiday appetizer on the Huffington Post online: Purple Potato Causitas made with canola oil. …
Healthy Holiday Tips
FoodNetwork.com taps nutrition experts for tips on lightening up holiday fare without affecting flavor.…
Get Your Facts Straight on Fat
Conflicting information about saturated fat – namely that it won’t increase your risk of heart disease – is not supported by science, explains registered dietitian Katherine Brooking in the Huffington Post.…
Camper Goes for the Gold
Registered dietitian Jill Weisenberger already cooked with canola oil before her trip to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but after a chance to speak directly with farmers and learn more about the crop at Canola Camp (a four-day educational tour sponsored by CanolaInfo), she’s become a true enthusiast.…
‘Well-Oiled Wisdom’ for Home Cooks
Tasting Table advises readers on how to choose the right cooking oil for the job, explaining the advantages of smoke point and versatility.…
AHA Expands Heart-Check Program in U.S.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has added a new liquid vegetable oils category to its Heart-Check Food Certification Program. …
Weighing Your Oil Options
Public Radio International’s “Science Friday” show tackles the confusion around cooking oils head on, talking to Cornell University Professor of Human Nutrition Tom Brenna. …
Why We All Need Good Fat
Supporting cell growth, aiding in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and boosting energy … fat plays an essential role in our health.…
Healthy Grilling with Canola Oil
Almost 5 million viewers from Spanish-language news networks across the U.S. tuned into registered dietitian and author Manuel Villacorta on May 14 to hear about healthier Latino recipes for outdoor grilling.…
Men, Stock Your Kitchens
Men’s Fitness magazine lists nine pantry staples, including a high-heat cooking oil like canola for sautéing and frying. …
Spring into Summer Salads
A CanolaInfo recipe for Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries is featured on CTV with Ellen Pruden of CanolaEatWell.…
Love Your Heart
Food Network star Ellie Krieger provides heart-healthy tips in The Daily Meal in honour of Heart Month this February.…
Truth Behind Canola Oil
University of California’s Berkeley Wellness addresses myths and truths about canola oil, clarifying both its origins and nutritional benefits.…
Stick with the Healthy Option
Dr. Richard Bazinet of the University of Toronto explains in The Star that while fat is not the villain it was thought to be during the low-fat era of the ‘80s and ‘90s, saturated fat is still not as healthy as oils, those that are high in omega-3 fat.…
Keep up Good Fats
With Heart Month wrapping up, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides tips in the Newton Daily News for getting good fats in your diet.…
Prevent Heart Disease
A Fox News article reminds us that heart disease causes one in four deaths in the U.S.…
Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods
While people may associate heart health with foods like fruits and vegetables, other heart-smart foods may come as a surprise, according to Katherine Brooking on WebMD.…
Consume Healthy Fats
If you are looking to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, a few simple changes may be all you need, according to a Burleigh County extension agent on KX News in North Dakota.…
Malnutrition Risk for Older People
Older adults are at risk for malnutrition, according to a study mentioned in The Wall Street Journal.…
Reduce Cancer Risk
The Seattle Times noted that lifestyle factors can help reduce the risk of cancer and increase survivor rates.…
Eating Healthy on a Diet
Registered dietitian Manuel Villacorta, author of “Whole Body Reboot,” refutes in The Morning Call the notion that it is difficult to eat healthfully on a budget.…
Clarifying Internet Rumors
CanolaInfo Program Manager Shaunda Durance-Tod responds to misconceptions about canola oil in The Western Producer.…
Vikings Make Waves
For years, the Mediterranean diet has stood at the foreground.…
Battle Belly Fat
Even with a relatively healthy diet and plenty of exercise, controlling belly fat can be a challenge, especially as we age, says Katherine Brooking, M.S., R.D., in a WebMD article.…
Maximize Your Calories with COPD
For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), every calorie counts, according to U.S. News & World Report.…
Provincial Restrictions Lifted
Quebec made changes in December to its Food Products Act, removing barriers to the production and sale of vegetable oil-based dairy products, according to The Leader-Post.…
Get a Head Start
It’s time to start making that long list of resolutions for the new year and the Times Online provides small, sustainable suggestions to kick off a healthy lifestyle.…
Busting Web Myths
The Internet creates a large forum for rumors to spread, particularly about canola oil.…
Canola Oil is Safe and Healthy
In a recent installment of UHC TV, nutrition expert Kathleen Zelman answers questions about how canola oil is processed.…
Indulge Responsibly
The holidays are upon us and that means tables will be heavy with tempting treats.…
Strategize like a Dietitian
Dietitians strive to be disciplined, but even they indulge now and then.…
Toss Out the Salt Shaker
Interest in the Mediterranean diet continues to grow because of evidence suggesting it contributes to longevity, weight loss and reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to NBC News's Today.com.…
Clarify Rumors
Dr. Dean Ornish discusses in Reader’s Digest the benefits of canola oil compared to olive oil, dispelling myths that canola oil is unhealthy.…
Nosh with Dr. Oz
On a recent episode of "Dr. Oz," the doctor discusses with celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson the Nordic diet, which consists of root vegetables, berries and whole grain breads.…
Protect Your Heart
Preventing heart disease is an important health concern, notes the Digital Journal.…
Keep it Tasty and Healthy with Simple Swaps
An audience of nearly 800,000 from Spanish-language news networks across the U.S. tuned in Oct. 15 to watch registered dietitian and author Manuel Villacorta demonstrate healthier Latino cooking.…
Beat Breast Cancer
It is still unclear what causes breast cancer for millions of women each year, but a healthy lifestyle can help prevent it, according to the Bellevue Reporter.…
Stock Up TV-Style
You might watch “Top Chef” every week, but have you ever thought about the construction and grocery bill for each episode?…
Relieve the Pain
Those with arthritis understand the limitations it can put on daily activities. The Washington Post offers suggestions for pain relief.…
Stay Strong for School Sports
In the peak of fall sport season, it is important to keep young athletes fueled with healthy food.…
Crash Course on Oil
Fox News’s Real Milwaukee chats with a local chef about how to properly cook with oils on the stove.…
Enjoy Healthy Fats
Keep those healthy fats!…
Journey Down the Spice Route
CanolaInfo’s new recipe collection from renown Indian chef Raghavan Iyer was featured on nearly 30 broadcast television news stations after a satellite media tour that attracted more than 5 million viewers.…
Bust Those Myths
In a feature article on PopSugar.com, registered dietitian Julie Upton helps readers debunk nutrition myths often debated online.…
Defend Canola Oil
Dr. David L. Katz, the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center, stands up for canola oil and plant biotechnology in U.S. News & World Report.…
Clear Up Confusion About Canola Oil
In response to questions from her readers, popular nutrition columnist Robin Miller dispels confusion about canola oil.…
Yes to Healthy Fat, No to No Fat
The idea of a healthy diet has shifted from consuming no fat to embracing healthy fat, observes registered dietitian Leslie Beck in her column in The Globe and Mail.…
Healthy Diet Emphasizes Healthy Fats
The Mediterranean diet does not avoid fat – rather it incorporates healthy fats like canola oil, points out a column in Colorado’s Grand Junction Free Press.…
'What is Canola?' Explained
To help clear up confusion between canola and rapeseed, The Kitchn offers a quick primer on why the two are often misidentified as the same, but how in fact they are genetically distinct.…
Clarify the Choices
In her column appearing in The Arizona Republic , popular nutrition expert Robin Miller guides consumers through the sometimes overwhelming array of cooking oils available.…
International Interest in Diabetes Research
The recently covered study from University of Toronto’s Dr. David J.A. Jenkins on the benefits of canola oil to diabetes patients has received attention from international press in India,China and Mexico .…
Diabetes Study Gains Traction
Coverage continues in The Globe and Mail and Chicago Tribune of a study published in the July issue of peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Care demonstrating the benefits of canola oil to diabetes patients.…
Restart Those Resolutions
Your health is a full-time job, so it is never a bad time to make changes to your diet.…
Canola Oil May Benefit Diabetics
For those with diabetes, a recent study brings good news.…
Maintain a Healthy Manly Weight
June is Men’s Health Month and maintaining a healthy weight is a concern for many men.…
Adieu, Trans Fats
As the subject of trans fats has reached the federal level, USA Today reminds consumers that these fats are bad for your health.…
Eat Smarter for Diet Success
Listen up, dieters. “Much of the conventional weight-loss wisdom is just plain wrong,” says Fitness magazine via Yahoo! Shine.…
Grill Out and Eat Up
Registered Dietitian Katherine Brooking provides tips for healthy barbecuing in The Huffington Post.…
Reduce Your Cholesterol
To reduce your body’s level of “bad” LDL cholesterol, a WebMD article advises changing the way you prepare your food.…
Spring Clean the Pantry
Is your pantry as healthy as you?…
Best Prescription? Healthy Habits
When it comes to maintaining your health, medical drugs may not be the solution, according to a Consumer Reports article in the Washington Post.…
Shop Fat-Smart
In a guide to healthy cooking oils, EatingWell recommends using polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats over saturated fats to reduce the risk of heart disease.…
Prevent Childhood Obesity
Preschoolers in the U.S. consume nearly one-third of their total daily calories from solid fats and added sugars, according to the Nestlé Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) discussed in a Parents.com blog.…
Get Your Daily Dose of E
A variety of foods should be consumed every day to obtain important antioxidants, states a Prevention article.…
Kick Out Saturated Fat
A Huffington Post Healthy Living article answers questions about nutrition fads and the reality behind each one.…
Choose Oils Wisely
Each cooking oil has a time and a place, according to registered dietitian and cookbook author Ellie Krieger in an interview with “The Splendid Table.”…
What is Canola?
CanolaInfo’s newest media campaign, “What is Canola?” kicked off in the United States this week.…
Shop Smart for Your Future
It is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of cancer, but making small dietary changes can help, according to an article on the University of Michigan’s health blog…
Eat Healthy to Finish Strong
Whether you are a star athlete or new to the fitness scene, what you eat is just as crucial as exercise to overall health, particularly at decreasing the risk of heart disease, according to a recent British Medical Journal study, reports U.S. News and World Report.…
Keep Bad Fats at Bay
What’s the difference between hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats?…
"Katie" Cooks with Canola
On her talk show Katie," Katie Couric features Food Network star and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger cooking a recipe with canola oil from Krieger's new dinner-in-a-hurry cookbook, "Weeknight Wonders."…
Replace Bad Fats
Swapping out butter for canola oil is one of five small steps you can take for an "instantly" healthier diet, suggest EatingWell editors in a syndicated column.…
Diabetes Expert Recommends Balanced Meals
Help prevent diabetes with a healthy diet that includes unsaturated fats such as canola oil, advises a physician with the Cleveland Clinic.…
Busting a Myth about Canola
Canola oil comes from the crushed seeds of canola plants, not rapeseeds, explains Prevention as part of a prominent feature to help set the record straight on this and other internet nutrition myths.…
Know Good from Bad Fats
Fats sometimes get a bad rap but the good ones, such as those found in canola oil, are essential to a healthy diet, The Daily Meal explains.…
Fat Key to Vegan Diet
Among the nutrients vegans should be aware of in planning a balanced diet, fish-free omega-3 fats like those found in canola oil are essential, according to an EatingWell.com column in The Buffalo News.…
Go Team: Concessioners Win with Healthy Food
Healthier snack choices made with canola oil at high school sports concession stands may sell as well or better than unhealthy foods, according to a new study, reports Consumer Affairs and United Press International.…
Cook Veggies the Heart-Smart Way
Encourage your family to love vegetables by making them tasty with a healthier fat such as canola oil, advises a registered dietitian in the Chicago Tribune.…
Choose the Best Cooking Oils
Eating Well highlights canola oil in its primer to selecting the best oils to buy for cooking.…
Bobby Flay Cooks Light with Canola Oil
On his show "Brunch at Bobby's," Food Network's Bobby Flay uses canola oil to prepare a smoked salmon crostini that's part of a healthy brunch menu.…