What You Should Know
Why Canola?
Canola oil is widely recognized for its nutritional value as it contains the lowest level of saturated fat of any vegetable oil on the market. Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fat, (shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels) and has desirable levels of essential polyunsaturated fat. Canola oil is also rich in vitamin E and like all vegetable oils, Canola oil is cholesterol free. Best of all, Whole Harvest expeller pressed Canola oil is Trans-Fat Free!
Benefits of Canola Oil
- Low in saturated fat: Saturated fat raises the bad LDL cholesterol in the blood stream and is linked to the increased risk of coronary heart disease.
- Contains Omega-6 fat: Omega-6 fat is a dietary must. It is important for brain function and essential for the growth and development of infants.
- High in Omega-3 fat: A dietary must, Omega-3 fat helps protect against heart attacks and strokes.
- High in monounsaturated fat: Monosaturated fat has been shown to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering bad LDL cholesterol in the blood stream while helping to control blood glucose.
- Cholesterol and Trans-fat free: Trans-fat raises bad LDL cholesterol and lowers good HDL cholesterol.