Switching from bad fats to healthy fats is one of six easy ways to improve cholesterol. Cooking with canola oil, which has the least saturated fat of all common cooking oils, and choosing fish over red meat are daily choices that help keep cholesterol in check.
Canola Oil Helps Put the Wow in Bao
Bao – Chinese steamed bread or filled, steamed buns – are gaining widespread popularity in the West. The best way to replicate authentic bao dough is with canola oil, which makes the dough fluffy, tender and slightly chewy when mixed with yeast and baking powder.
Trading Trans Fat for Healthy Fat May Improve Fertility
A recent study from Harvard Medical School found that trans fat may contribute to infertility, while healthy omega-3 fat is anti-inflammatory and helpful for fetal development. Canola oil is a smart choice for eliminating trans fat and increasing intake of omega-3 and monounsaturated fats.
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Health & Lifestyle