Monounsaturated fat from canola oil increases HDL (good) cholesterol; low HDL cholesterol is considered a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

•  Monounsaturated fat from Canola oil, does not increase LDL (bad) cholesterol High LDL (bad) cholesterol increases risk for heart attack and stroke, especially when HDL (good) cholesterol is low.
•  Monounsaturated fats improve blood cholesterol in people with diabetes, who have more than double the risk of having a heart attack and stroke.
•  Monounsaturated fats may help reduce the formation of blood clots, thus reducing risk for heart attack and stroke.
•  Monounsaturated fats may help to dissolve blood clots if they do form. The American Heart Association recommends replacing saturated fat with monounsaturated fat in the diet