Low in saturated fat: Saturated fats raise the bad LDL cholesterol in your blood and has been linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease.

A source of omega-6 fat: Omega-6 fat is important for the brain and essential for the growth and development of infants. Keeping both the skin and eyes healthy.

High in omega-3 fat: Omega-3 fat helps lower bad cholesterol so protects against heart attacks and strokes. It may help boost brain function, strengthen the immune system and improve mood. It is also important in the growth and development of infants.

High in monounsaturated fat: Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering bad LDL cholesterol in the blood and helps control blood glucose. Cholesterol and trans fat free: Not only is Conti Canola Oil cholesterol free but it also increases good HDL cholesterol.

A rich source of vitamin E: An important antioxidant which may help in protecting body against cardiovascular disease.

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Not All Fats Are Created Equal!

Nutrition experts recognise Canola Oil as having the best fatty acid ratio. Research indicates the fatty acid composition of Canola Oil is most favourable in terms of health benefits and as a part of a nutritionally balanced diet.

Your body needs fat to provide energy and help you absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Certain fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential for good nutrition and must be consumed as part of a healthy diet. It is important to choose fats wisely because some fats are healthier for you than others. Canola Oil provides more healthier fats than any other popular vegetable oil.

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Canola Oil is made from canola seed. Canola Oil is pressed from tiny canola seeds produced by beautiful yellow flowering plants of the Brassica family. Cabbages and cauliflower are also part of the same botanical family! Canola, however, is NOT rapeseed - their nutritional profiles are very different.

CANOLA VS RAPE

Canola may look the same on the outside but it's very different on the inside, where it matters. A very small amount of rapeseed is still grown under contract specifically for industrial uses including environmentally friendly lubricants. In the early 1970's, a new oil seed was developed from rapeseed using traditional plant breeding techniques. This new oilseed was named "Canola" and there is a strict and internationally regulated definition of canola that differentiates it from rapeseed, based upon it having less than two per cent erucic acid and less than 30 umoles glucosinolates. Therefore, oilseed products that do not meet this standard cannot use the trademark term, “Canola”. Each canola seed is approximately 40 percent oil. The seeds are crushed to obtain Canola oil for human consumption and the remainder is processed into Canola meal which is used as a high protein livestock feed.

WHERE IS CANOLA GROWN?

Canola is grown primarily in regions of Western Canada, with some acreage being planted in Ontario and the Pacific Northwest, north central and southeastern United States. Canada is the biggest single producer of Canola. Conti Canola Oil is locally sourced from the Western Cape, South Africa .

Canola Oil turns cloudy, but remains free running when stored in the refrigerator. Canola Oil is light in colour and taste. Canola Oil blends well with many different spices and herbs.

Canola Oil Versus Vegetable Oil

Some food products labeled "vegetable oil" may contain Canola Oil. "Vegetable oil" on a label allows a food manufacturer to substitute or combine oils without having to change the product label. A popular U.S. consumer magazine "Cooking Light" now specifically recommends canola oil instead of vegetable oil in its recipes. Many other cookbook authors, food writers and publications are following suit.

How do you get the right fats in your diet?

Health professionals recommend:

Keeping total fat intake between 25 to 35 percent of calories.
Choosing monounsaturated fat from sources such as nuts, seeds and vegetable oils including canola oil.
Increasing omega-3 fat from sources such as salmon, lake trout, walnuts, and canola oil.
Consuming less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fat per day.
Avoiding trans fat.
Avoiding dietary fats that increase cholesterol.
The Importance of Fat in the Human Diet