On the left is a close up photo of the bright yellow Rapeseed plant (Brassica napus) and on the right is a field of yellow rapeseed. Rapeseed oil has a good balance of omega-3, 6, and 9 fats.

Cooking oil drama! Is this seed oil blend actually ideal?

There has been a lot of scare mongering about seed oils from social media influencers, but they are not all equal. Some cooking oils have a very high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats, which may be problematic, but there’s one notable exception: canola or rapeseed oil. A mix of canola oil and olive oil actually looks like a great choice from the three perspectives of value, health, and sustainability. Continue reading Cooking oil drama! Is this seed oil blend actually ideal?