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Canola oil is a vegetable-based oil found in countless foods. Many people have cut canola oil out of their diet due to concerns over its health effects and production methods.

When looking at different types of oil, keep three things in mind: สมัคร UFABET 

  1. its smoking point (the temperature at which the oil starts to break down, making it unhealthy)
  2. the type of fat that it contains
  3. its flavor
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Canola oil can be heated to a variety of temperatures, and it has a neutral taste. This makes it a favorite cooking oil for many. Canola oil is widely considered to be a healthy oil as it’s low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat.

Both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can improve cholesterol levels and lower your risk of heart disease. Saturated fat, which is more prevalent in animal products and also found in coconut and palm oil, raises blood cholesterol levels.

It’s better to limit the amount of saturated fat in your diet.

Canola plants are a variety of the rapeseed plant that have been crossbred to remove most of a toxic substance called erucic acid from their seeds. The seeds are harvested, then pressed and treated with hexane to draw out as much oil as possible.

Most canola planted in the US is genetically modified for herbicide resistance. There is also some controversy about whether GMOs are safe in the long term. Long-term safety studies aren’t yet available, and there is still debate over whether GMOs are healthy or unhealthy.

Nevertheless, the FDA, EPA, and USDA have all ensured GMOs are safe for human, plant and animal health.

The important thing is to be aware of whether your foods contain GMO ingredients or not. Make your choice with that knowledge!