Blisstree » cooking oils http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:57:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Omega 9 Oils http://www.blisstree.com/articles/omega-9-oils-116/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/omega-9-oils-116/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:08:43 +0000 ruth http://www.eatingfabulous.com/omega-9-oils/ Post from: Blisstree

Omega 9 Oils

]]> I received an email from a reader about Dow AgroSciences’ canola and sunflower Omega-9 Oils. I know there’s a lot of controversy enveloping canola oils, but the FDA has authorized canola oil bottlers to indicate health claims on their labels pertaining to canola oil’s role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. And according to Dow Agro’s website: Omega-9 Oils are healthier because they have zero trans fat and have the lowest amount of saturated fats among oils”, and is thus an ideal choice particularly for restaurants.

Omega 9 Oil vs Soybean Oil

Well, I certainly wish restaurants would shift to using healthier oils, but remember, we, the consumers still bear the final responsibility on what we eat. Just because your french fries and burgers were prepared using zero transfat oil doesn’t make it a healthy meal. Perhaps, a bit healthier than they would have been otherwise, ok, but don’t get fooled into believing you can make it a regular fare.

Personally, I still prefer rice bran oil for home use, though.

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Omega 9 Oils

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