What is Expeller Pressed Canola Oil?
Expeller pressed oils are arguably the best for human consumption. Canola oil is a rich source of vitamin E, an important dietary antioxidant. Canola oil also contains the lowest amount of total saturated fat of commonly consumed vegetable oils and is second only to olive oil in the levels of the important monounsaturated fat, oleic acid. Canola oil contains a healthy ratio of the Omega-6 (linoleic acid) and Omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid) EFAs, both of these fatty acids cannot be produced by the body and must therefore be obtained from the diet. Canola oil doesn’t contain trans fatty acids. According to the FDA, there is a direct, proven relationship between diets high in trans fat content and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels and, therefore, an increased risk of coronary heart disease. There are “good” fats and “bad” fats, just like there is good and bad cholesterol. Saturated fats and trans fats have bad effects on cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats (such
