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.
Fats are made up of smaller units called fatty acids. Canola oil is rich in two fatty acids that are essential in your diet because your body can't make them: 1  Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid. 2  It protects against heart attacks and strokes by helping to lower bad cholesterol.