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HEALTH<br />
CANOLA OIL<br />
To enhance heart health, it is recommended to reduce<br />
saturated fats by not cooking with butter, palm oil or palm<br />
kernel oil but with canola oil. Canola oil consists mainly<br />
of monounsaturated fats, followed by polyunsaturated<br />
fats. Several studies have shown that canola oil, when<br />
substituted for saturated fats, produces heart protective<br />
effects. Canola oil also has a high smoke point, making it<br />
desirable as a cooking oil.<br />
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL<br />
Extra virgin olive oil is rich in omega-9<br />
monounsaturated fats and polyphenols.<br />
If you would like to take it up a notch,<br />
select those carrying <strong>the</strong> Protected<br />
Designation of Origin (PDO), <strong>the</strong><br />
Appellation d’origine controlee<br />
(A.O.C.), Appellation d’origine protegee<br />
(A.O.P.) or Denominazione di origine<br />
protetta (D.O.P) label because <strong>the</strong>y have<br />
an indisputable guarantee of quality<br />
for <strong>the</strong> consumer. With a low smoking<br />
point, this oil is not very resistant to<br />
heat and <strong>the</strong>refore is best used as a salad<br />
dressing or for dips.<br />
AVOCADO OIL<br />
Avocado oil contains natural vitamin<br />
E and <strong>the</strong> cardio-protective antiinflammatory<br />
agent known as<br />
beta-sitosterol. The fat in this oil is<br />
predominantly monounsaturated fats.<br />
Avocado oil has a smooth, buttery flavour<br />
and it can withstand high heat. Therefore,<br />
it will not turn rancid easily in various<br />
types of cooking.<br />
EGGS<br />
Omega-3 eggs are a result of feeding chickens a quality<br />
feed with a mixture of soybean oil, corn, vitamin mixes<br />
and flaxseeds. This will also result in eggs which have<br />
a lower cholesterol amount compared to regular eggs.<br />
If eggs are part of your day-to-day diet, selecting eggs<br />
which contain a higher amount of Omega 3 is a good<br />
way to boost up your Omega 3 intake. Find a brand<br />
that contains a minimum of 100mg Omega 3 to make it<br />
worth <strong>the</strong> extra buck.<br />
SAKURA CHICKEN<br />
Kee Song is <strong>the</strong> company behind<br />
<strong>the</strong> creation of Sakura Chicken,<br />
where <strong>the</strong> birds live in a good<br />
environment with Mozart songs<br />
being played and neon lighting<br />
turned on to keep <strong>the</strong> birds<br />
tranquil before being slaughtered.<br />
The probiotic lactobacillus is used<br />
to enhance <strong>the</strong>ir immune system<br />
naturally as <strong>the</strong> chickens are not<br />
fed any drugs or antibiotics.<br />
SALMON<br />
Wild salmon or salmon that<br />
come from a reputable farm have<br />
a lot to offer beyond just protein.<br />
Consuming salmon is one of<br />
<strong>the</strong> fastest ways to meet your<br />
Omega 3 intake for heart health.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r nutrients found in salmon<br />
include vitamin B12, vitamin D<br />
and selenium.<br />
TM | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>2017</strong><br />
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