Canola Oil: Why Is It Better?

In this world of olive oil loving people; be the ‘canola oil’- lowkey and healthier. Canola oil may not be very popular but it is considered as by far the healthiest oil. It has its own benefits. It has the highest content of omega-3 fatty acid and linolenic acid and both of them are essential for the body as they can’t be synthesized by the body. It is tastier and adds a different flavor in the food. The high unsaturated fatty acid content in the canola oil is considered healthy for the heart and other vital organs and it helps in maintaining a balance between good and bad cholesterol. Out of the numerous benefits of canola oil, few are stated below-

1)It reduces the risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. It has no trans fats and very low amount of saturated fatty acids which makes it a standalone choice for health enthusiasts.

2)It is best for frying. It has a light texture and low viscosity. Being bland in taste, it doesn’t alter the natural taste of ingredients in the food. You can use it for sautéing, baking, frying etc. and the food becomes tasty and healthy.

3)As stated above, it is rich in omega-3 fatty acid, linolenic acid and poly and monounsaturated fatty acids as well. They are considered the healthiest fats out there. Having a very low percentage of saturated fats helps in keeping the blood cholesterol levels in balance. Henceforth, they eliminate the risk of diseases like hypertension, heart failure etc.

4)Canola oil has liberal amount of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin E (tocopherol) and vitamin K (phylloquinone). They reduce ageing, improve the reproductive health, help to remove wrinkles and dark spots, and improve the blood clotting.

5)Canola oil helps in reducing excess body fat and prevents further body fat deposition. The unsaturated fats also help in plasma membrane formation, hormone formation etc.

6)You can also apply canola as massage oil. It improves the natural sheen of the body and improves joint stiffness.

Canola oil is easily available in the market and many trusted brands manufacture it. You can even mix canola oil with other oils like olive oil, safflower oil, corn seed oil etc. to multiply its benefits with other oils. I hope after reading this article, you are well versed with the benefits of canola oil. Start consuming healthy canola oil and see the difference.