Canola Ink

October 7, 2011

In This Issue

AHA and CanolaInfo on the Airwaves
A Diabetes-Friendly Menu Plan
Canola Oil Ranked Top Cooking Oil
Richardson Makes Acquisition
Squash Season

AHA and CanolaInfo on the Airwaves

CanolaInfo is sponsoring two radio public service announcements (PSAs) by the American Heart Association (AHA) about getting the right types of fat in the diet. Part of AHA’s Face the Fats campaign, the PSAs feature The Better Fats Sisters named "Mon" and "Poly" and tout canola oil as a heart-healthy cooking oil. Distribution of the PSAs to 4,000 radio stations across the U.S. began before World Heart Day on Sept. 29. To listen to the 60-second PSA, click here. For more information, click on the link below.

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A Diabetes-Friendly Menu Plan

Living with diabetes is no easy task, but you can make your life easier and feel better by carefully monitoring intake of fibre, carbohydrates, protein, sodium and fat. For fat intake, an expert recommends choosing "smart fats" like canola oil. This sample diabetes menu plan includes easy, healthy recipes like a homemade chicken salad sandwich and coconut curry chicken casserole.

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Canola Oil Ranked Top Cooking Oil

Canola oil topped Eatingwell.com’s list of healthiest cooking oils in a recent article; it was praised for its neutral flavour, high smoke point and long shelf life – making it a great choice to use in baking, sautéing and salad dressings – as well as its high omega-3 fat content.

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Richardson Makes Acquisition

Richardson International Ltd. purchased Innovative Food Corp., a margarine and shortening company with manufacturing plants in Ontario and New Brunswick, as "part of its expansion into canola-based oil, margarine and shortening products." This means there will be more healthy fats to go around!

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Squash Season

Autumn is squash season and if you’re looking for creative ways to use this veggie, try this Red Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash recipe, which offers plenty of fibre, healthy fats (canola oil) and warmth.

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