Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:00 PM PST
Some
vegetable oils that claim to be healthy may actually increase the risk
of heart disease, and Health Canada should reconsider
cholesterol-lowering claims on food labelling, states an analysis in
CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Replacing saturated animal
fats with polyunsaturated vegetable oils has become common practice
because they can reduce serum cholesterol levels and help prevent heart
disease.
