Is olive oil good or bad??

Question

Is olive oil good or bad??

Answer 1

The greatest exponent of monounsaturated fat is olive oil, and it is a prime component of the Mediterranean Diet. Olive oil is a natural juice which preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is - freshly pressed from the fruit.  

The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels. (1-3) No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of monounsaturated as olive oil -mainly oleic acid.

Olive oil is very well tolerated by the stomach. In fact, olive oil's protective function has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil activates the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones much more naturally than prescribed drugs. Consequently, it lowers the incidence of gallstone formation.

Answer 2

its good

Answer 3

Very good for cooking.  If you are concerned about health, use a minimal amount and use extra-virgin.  Try alternatives to frying and grilling, like a barbeque.

Answer 4

its good...

well, better than other oils..

it prevents hunger, its less fattening, and thats all i know...

i just know that its good :)

but depending one what your description of what "good" or "bad" is..

Answer 5

olive oil is very good for salads and Mediterranean foods

it may have bad effects for some people because of some types of fat, but this doesn't make it worse than other types of oil. it contains a large number of minerals and fats which should be a part of your diet.

Answer 6

For me its the best ( Extra Virgin olive oil A+++)

Answer 7

Olive oil is good. But if you're scrambling eggs, or something that can take a distinct flavour from something else (in other words, the egg will take the flavour of the olive oil), use butter instead.  

Answer 8

olive oil has fats, which can be bad in excess, but also has good fats that have health benefits. Go here for more info: http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxificati...

Answer 9

Of course silly! :P

But seriously, it is.

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Answer 10

Yes im pretty sure. I read that if you have a Mediterranean diet (full of olive oil) you will live longer!