Canola oil is great for cooking and for making salad dressings. It has a very balanced blend of omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats. Canola oil also has the least amount of saturated fat of any of the cooking oils available.
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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com
Updated: June 15, 2007
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Canola oil is great for cooking and for making salad dressings. It has a very balanced blend of omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats. Canola oil also has the least amount of saturated fat of any of the cooking oils available.
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