Is Canola Oil Paleo? The Quick Answer No. Canola oil is not considered paleo. Why Isn’t Canola Oil Paleo? Canola oil isn’t paleo because it does not have an ideal ratio of omega-3s to omegas-6s. This essentially means it isn’t as healthy as many other available oils. Therefore, other oils are encouraged on the paleo diet instead of canola oil. Originally Loren Cordain (the founder of the paleo diet) did promote the consumption of canola oil, but since the release of his original paleo diet book in 2002, he has changed his mind. Cordain now promotes the consumption of fish, avocados, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, and ...

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