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canola

reviewed by MissPackRat4Jesus

MissPackRat4Je sus
10/26/2009

canola 4

Several reviewers here seem to have this notion that canola oil is unhealthy. I don't know where a lot of this information comes from. Perhaps there may be some merit to them, but I know two very widely-trusted Websites that state the opposite. Wikipedia shows that canola is a source of Omega-3, the good kind of fat, and points out that the anti-canola E-mails that had been circulating is a hoax.

For more information, check these out:

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canola

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/canola.asp

With that, we all should weigh all of the sources at our benefit, and be smart enough to make our own decisions. For every good judgment we may believe we're making in regards to our health, there are bad ones, as well (such as someone eating no salt or red meat claiming it's for "health reasons", yet chain-smokes and/or abuses alcoholic beverages). Because of this, no one can rightfully claim perfect health. It's a vicious circle, sometimes, but everyone is different... that's why we each ultimately have to find what works for us, as individuals.

I, too, have tried canola oil. I honestly didn't think it was going to make my food taste very good, but it turns out I was mistaken.

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abichara commented 61 days ago.
Canola does contain Omega 3's, but it contains more Omega 6's by a 2-1 ratio.

It isn't so much that Omega 6's are bad for you, the problem is when the balance between the two essential fats is disturbed. Canola is an oil which fosters this, hence why I try to avoid it.

It's not the worst oil you could consume, but its not incredibly healthy either.

MissPackRat4Jesus commented 60 days ago.
You raise some valid points. But a relative of mine a few years ago was going to a nutritionist, as doctors had restricted her diet. One of the things the nutritionist said she could have was canola oil (as opposed to vegetable oil). And if a nutritionist recommends it, it must not be too bad -- when eaten in moderation, of course (and moderation is the key to everything). It's too much of anything that has a potential to cause problems.

I know I already said this, but nobody is totally perfect in the choices they make, even when it comes to healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Which is why I believe nobody (even the most health-conscious among us) can claim "perfect health".

When it comes down to it, everyone should do their own searching, then decide for themselves using as good a judgment as possible, and that's with anything, not just the way we eat. We are also subject to change our minds should something be brought to our attention that steers us in another direction; that's how unpredictable life sometimes can be.

Anyway, that's just my two-cents -- hope it helps. Take care, and God bless. :-)
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