Fats and Oils

Q: What are high-oleic peanuts?

19 July 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q: What are high-oleic peanuts?

A.    High-oleic peanuts are peanuts that contain a higher amount of oleic acid compared to standard peanuts.

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Q: What is high-oleic sunflower oil?

18 July 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q: What is high-oleic sunflower oil?

A. You pronounce it high "oh-lay-ick". High-oleic sunflower oil is a type of sunflower oil, bred to have a high concentration of the...

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Q. How does rice bran oil compare to olive oil?

18 June 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. How does rice bran oil compare to olive oil?

Q. I was wondering how rice bran oil compares to virgin olive oil for good fats, antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering effects, etc....

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Q. Is margarine high in trans fat?

7 May 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Is margarine high in trans fat?

The question in full Q. I've read that margarine is bad for you as it is hydrogenated and so is high in trans fats. Is this correct?

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Q. I’m confused. I know what polyunsaturated means, but what’s monounsaturated?

26 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. I’m confused. I know what polyunsaturated means, but what’s monounsaturated?

A.   Monounsaturated fats have only one double bond in their carbon chain (hence the term "mono"), while polyunsaturated...

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Q. From a health perspective, is butter better than margarine?

22 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. From a health perspective, is butter better than margarine?

It all depends on your health profile. If you have high cholesterol or a history of heart disease, go for a soft margarine OR a...

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