Canola oil is not good for you, especially if used in cooking. It is high in omega 3, which is good, but the processing makes the omega 3 go rancid, and heating it makes it turn into trans fats, both of which are very bad. For more information go to http://www.westonaprice.org/know_your_fats/skinny.html . It is a long article, but well worth reading. The best vegetable oils for cooking are coconut and palm. They are very stable and have some amazing health benefits.