Why did you use Canola Oil?
Whenever I'm out doing a demo for my products, ultimately 1 or 2 people come up and ask me about the safety of canola oil. I was confused 'cuz when I first started making my dressings, I used vegetable oil. Then I wanted to use a better oil so I switched to canola oil after some research. Well since then, I've noticed about some bad press about canola oil.
Websites such as Optimal Breathing http://breathing.com/articles/canola-oil.htm have pointed out that canola oil doesn't come from a plant called canola, but from canada. It explains that canola is a genetically engineered plant developed in Canada from Rapeseed plant. RAPEseed plant! That sounds awful!! especially with the word RAPE in it. Rapeseed is part of the mustard family of plants and the site claims that it's toxic to humans and other animals. It tells us that it's been used as insect repellents. It goes on to scare us with cancer, repiratory illness, emphysema and all kinds of other disease that I can't even pronounce!
BUT then, I found other websites that promote canola oil such as Reader's Digest
In the article, Dr. Robert Vogel compared canola oil vs olive oil but warns that all oils are 100% fat so that means lots of calories. He point out that olive oil contains approximately 14% saturated fat, whereas canola oil has much less. Dr. Vogel says that olive oil is a healthier fat than many others, but not as healthful as canola oil or fish oil. He also clarifys that canola oil does not cause everything from heart disease to multiple sclerosis. And FDA and other agencies all agree that canola oil has no adverse effets.
What to believe?!?! Whom to trust??!!
Since Whole Foods has been the grocery leader on health foods with a long list of "acceptable ingredients" guidelines, I went to see what they thought. (Remember, I do sell my products at the local Whole Foods and it was accepted.) This is what they said about canola oil:
Canola Oil: Canola is actually a cousin to cabbage and Brussels sprouts. In fact, it's a variety of rapeseed that's part of the mustard family, which includes those above-mentioned veggies. It's beneficial for heart health thanks to its fatty acid profile and omega-3 and low saturated fat contents and perfect for light cooking, sauces and desserts like homemade mayo or tender cakes
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