On Sat, 17 Aug 2002 07:16:38 -0500, Paleogal <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>This is taken from Sally Falon's book review of the Omega Plan.  Can someone
>tell me why Loren Cordain pushes canola oil.  I loaned out my copy of his
>book...  Thanks, Oliva
>
>"Just because canola oil contains oleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids does
>not mean that this highly processed, genetically manipulated product will
>confer the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet."

The Fallon statement means that canola oil does not have any great benefits.

However, most people are looking for an oil that doesn't have any great health
problems, and canola seems one of the least injurious.

( Of course, olive oil is both the most Paleo and usually thought to be the
most beneficial. )


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Cheers,

Ken
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