Being heart-smart in the kitchen is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, and people with diabetes are especially at risk - more than 65 percent of those with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke.

One simple way to help reduce risk of these conditions is using a cook­ing oil that's low in saturated fat and free of trans fat and choles­terol, such as canola oil.