Eating Rape Oil

On a more serious note, canola oil (and olive) has been a staple in my family forever and cancer is not a common disease amongst us. In fact, my 96-year-old grandmother's OLDER sister just died last year.

Unpossible. Canola oil is a brand new thing.

Did I forget to mention we're time travelers?

It's obviously a Canadian plot to take over the US!! I'd panic if I were you.
Also, deadly nightshade...deadly right? Tomatoes are in the nightshade family!!!

hahahahaha

I'll admit, I snickered a bit.

I've always wondering where canola came from, and I've always just not given enough sh*ts to find out. Thanks for doing my legwork, and I'm sorry that the internet scared you (and then taunted you mercilessly when you tried to express your concerns). Be careful out there.

I think it's important to treat all of your findings with the same degree of seriousness. "Although wild rapeseed oil contains significant amounts of erucic acid, a known toxin, the cultivar used to produce commercial, food-grade canola oil was bred to contain less than 2% erucic acid, levels that are not believed to cause harm in humans and no health effects have been associated with consumption by humans of the genetically modified oil.
"Although rumors that canola oil can cause dangerous health problems circulated, there is no reason to believe canola oil poses unusual health risks and its consumption in food-grade forms is generally recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration."

I hear that the body has a way of shutting that whole thing down...

Canola oil is a type of vegetable oil that is made from the rapeseed, a yellow plant that's a member of the mustard/cabbage family. Both canola oil and vegetable oil, which can be made from a variety of plants such as corn and peanut, can be used interchangeably in recipes without changing the texture of the food. The biggest difference is in the health benefit. Because canola oil is lower in saturated fat and contains omega nutrients, it's considered to be better for your heart. Keep in mind that oil is a something you should use sparingly, as both types have about 120 calories in a tablespoon.
Saturated Fat

Consuming foods that contain saturated fats will raise the cholesterol level in your bloodstream. High cholesterol can increase your risk of stroke or heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends eating foods that are high in monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats. Canola oil is higher in these fats and has half of the saturated fat of vegetable oil. Both oils do have the same number of calories, and -- as long as the vegetable oil is soybean based -- neither has cholesterol.
Omega Nutrients

Increasing your consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Omega fatty acids may also alleviate arthritis symptoms and aid in depression therapy, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Canola oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Vegetable oil may contain both fatty acids, but soybean-based ones can have fatty acids that are hydrogenated and highly refined, so they aren't as beneficial as the omega nutrients in other oils.
Uses

Both canola oil and vegetable oil can be used in baking as a substitute for shortening, butter or margarine. Vegetable oil tends to work better when you're frying foods, because prolonged heat can damage the fatty acids in canola oil and possibly compromise their safety. Canola oil is fine if you are doing a stir fry, because it holds flavor better, and the fatty acids can survive the quick high heat. Canola oil is also a better choice for dressings and marinades as the rapeseed allows herbs and spices to reach their peak.
Considerations

Vegetable oil is really not one particular type of oil. Although major brands such as Wesson and Crisco primarily use soybeans in their vegetable oils, corn, peanuts, safflower seeds, cottonseeds and sunflower seeds may also be used. Because no definitive formula exists for making vegetable oil, some may contain less fat and more nutrients, making them healthier than others. Check the label on any vegetable oil you're thinking about buying before you make your purchase.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/429184-canola-oil-vs-vegetable-oil/#ixzz2ClxPDrof

Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed

Snopes:

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/canola.asp

I'm more afraid of the crazy things they do to get the oil out of the seeds. I never thought I'd be this "crunchy" but I try to stick with expeller pressed oils. After they get the first press out, they go after the oil with heat and chemicals like benzene.

And what does heat do to benzene?

Was the bottle wearing a short skirt?

What, no warning about the deadliness of turnips, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and mustard? They all fall under the same family.

To be fair, Brussel sprouts do deserve a warning.

But is it 'legitimate' rape oil?

If it’s a legitimate rape oil, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.

:yawn:

Well fellow Canadians, I guess our secret plot to poison the world is out!! Oh well, we've still got our beef!! Doooh, now that's out too!! Bahahaha.