With
health becoming the topic of all conversations and ‘fitness freak’ becoming a personality trait,
it is time to focus on consuming healthy oils like canola, so that you can lead
a long, healthy and active life. Switching over to canola oil, is half
the battle won, points out Rekha
Sharma, President, Indian Dietetic Association and Director, Clinical Nutrition
and Dietetics, Diabetes Foundation (India).
“There
are many healthy oils available in the market and canola is one such oil. The
multiple properties of this oil makes it ideal for everyday use in all culinary
applications - from salad dressings, sauces and marinades to baking, sautéing
.deep-frying and especially so in Indian cooking”, adds Rekha
Below is
a brief on the goodness canola oil brings to one’s life and kitchen:
Blend of good fats for good health –
Canola oil is high in omega-3 fats (11%), which help protect against
heart attacks and strokes and; omega-6 fatty acids (21%) which
are important for the brain. It is also rich in healthy fatty acids like
Monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFA) and very low in unhealthy fatty acids like
saturated fats (that cause clogging of arteries and
thus heart disease). It is rich in vitamin E that acts as an antioxidizing
agent and may be a valuable tool in fighting cancer and heart disease.
Neutral taste and
light colour and texture–
Canola oil is one of the most
versatile cooking oils available in the market. It does not interfere with the
natural colors of the other ingredients of a dish and very light in texture which makes it easy to digest
High heat tolerance
–
It can be
heated to a higher temperature (468°F or 242°C) than other oils before it
starts to smoke which makes it ideal for high heat cooking applications from
sautéing to deep-frying.
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