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Plant-based milks have never been more popular (or plentiful) than nowwhat a time to be alive!

From almond to pistachio to oat, there are tons of options to choose from.

For those with digestive sensitivities, staying away from potentially hard-to-digest ingredients such ascarrageenanmight be helpful.

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Denver-based registered dietitian

Meanwhile, if lowering inflammation is the goal (isnt it always?)

double-checking the sugar content on the nutrition facts is a must.

So: what is it, and is rapeseed oil healthy?

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Weve done some investigative work to learn more, and (spoiler alert!)

What is rapeseed oil made from?

The name alone might sound a bit intimidating.

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But, in truth, its not as alarming as it sounds.

Heres why: theyre basically the same thing.

Theynamed the plant, and the oil created from it, canola.

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Denver-based registered dietitian

So: how does canola oil differ from rapeseed oil?

A few rapeseed oil benefits

The good news?

For starters, its widely considered to be a healthy fat, high in omega-3s.

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Plus, it can come in handy in the kitchen.

So, why is rapeseed oil in your oat milk in the first place?

Are there any potential risks with consuming rapeseed oil?

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But whats the big deal if you see rapeseed oil on your nutrition label, anyway?

(For the record,Oatly says it uses non-GMO canola oil in its products.)

GMO foods are as healthfulandsafe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts.

Some GMO plants have actually been modified to improve their nutritional value.

In fact, seed oils contain both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

That said, its ultimately up to you.

But if youre still concerned, there are certainly brands that dont use it, Kirkpatrick says.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Up next on our myth busting to-do list?

Settling thecanola oil vs. olive oildebate once and for all.

Whos ready for somegut-friendly oils?

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