Historical examples. 1  Hormuz Strait between Oman and Iran at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. 2  Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Indonesia. 3  Bab-el-Mandeb passage from the Arabian Sea to the Red Sea (Yemen and Socotra) 4  Panama Canal and the Panama Pipeline connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans (British Honduras)
Canola oil is generally considered a âhealthyâ oil because it is very low in saturated fat (7%). Like olive oil it is high in monounsaturated fat (63%). In addition, canola oil contains significant amounts of phytosterols (about 0.9% by weight) that reduce the absorption of cholesterol into the body.
Olive Oil vs. Canola Oil. Olive oil and canola oil are both marketed as heart healthy oils for cooking and baking. However, while both oils are healthy, the two oils are very different. Olive oil is an oil that is made by pressing ripe olives and collecting their juices; canola oil is made from a hybrid of the rapeseed plant, and is a vegetable oil. Here's how olive oil and canola oil compare.