Is Canola Oil good for you ?

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Permalink Reply by Nyota1 on August 11, 2009 at 11:38am

I do not eat anything with canola oil. Did you ever hear of the canola plant in school growing up? No, because it is a manufactured plant (hybrid). Part of the plant is made from the rapeseed plant. Hmmm. I think the name says it all. Didn't I email you about this? You don't believe me, ehh? Lol.

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Permalink Reply by SteveSega - Free HCG Coach on August 11, 2009 at 11:43am

I agree with Nyota, I would avoid canola oil. It is not good for you.

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Permalink Reply by Shannon on August 11, 2009 at 12:27pm

Amen to Nyota and Steve......

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Permalink Reply by Bobby J on August 11, 2009 at 9:09pm

Canola oil is still better than Corn or vegetable oil, but it's best to use extra virgin olive oil and/or unrefined coconut oil.

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Permalink Reply by TimG on August 11, 2009 at 10:59pm

Yup, I have to agree with Bobby on this one.

I tend to think people lack the concept of gradients. On the scale from 0 to 100, how bad is it compared to other oils? Are there better? Yes. Are there worse? Hell yes.

I keep 6 different oils in the house, all depending on what needs to be prepared. Canola an excellent high-heat oil. It's rarely used, but it's there.

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Permalink Reply by Ronald D on August 21, 2009 at 12:09am

Thank you to everybody for sharing your thoughts. I am grateful.

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Permalink Reply by Gail Wautlet on August 24, 2009 at 4:58pm

Canola oil has the least amounts of saturated fat but thats about it. I sometimes use it in baking because it has no flavor.

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Permalink Reply by Nyota1 on August 24, 2009 at 11:49pm

Here is a story about canola oil. I was taking care of my 83 year old Mother for a week. She wasn't in good shape, but nonetheless, this is a valid story. I made cole slaw for her using canola oil mayonaisse. Her system couldn't process it. She got constipation, and I had to take her to a hospital because of it. It was a real ordeal. She was there for two and a half days approximately. It was a real hassle. Now, if it did that to my Mom, then I personally believe it will do the same thing to me, on a smaller scale. So, that is another reason I don't like it. That stuff is horrible!!!

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Permalink Reply by Ronald D on August 25, 2009 at 12:17am

Thanks Gals point well taken. I have the Canola Oil in the trash already.

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Permalink Reply by Bobby J on August 25, 2009 at 5:43am

You wasted your money Ronald.
There's nothing wrong with Canola oil as long as you use it in moderation.
It's the the same with anything. Like eating meat,,,,,or getting a suntan...
Besides, Nyota's mother is 83. Hell, I'm 62 and I get constipated once in a while. Seems like some people like to blame everything on some kind of food just because it's not organic, or blessed by a priest.
Come on people. Chill out a little bit....Something's gotta give.....lol

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