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Consumers recognize canola oil for its nutritional attributes as it contains the lowest level of saturated fatty acids of any commonly available vegetable oil. Like olive oil, it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids (62%), which have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Canola oil has moderate levels of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. Because Canola has the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (7%), it is supported by the South-African Heart and Stroke foundation of South-Africa.

The body cannot produce Omega 3 or Omega 6 fatty acids. We have to introduce these fatty acids in our diet. Omega-3 plays an important role in lowering blood cholesterol. Canola oil contains 30% of the essential Omega-6 (n-6) and Omega-3 (n-3) needed by the body, in the perfect balance of 2:1. This balance is vital to the functioning of the brain and for the production of certain hormones.

Check out the Dietary Fat Chart to compare the more common culinary oils and to learn more about different types of fats.