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“But there’s a major caveat to all this good news about emphasizing olive oil and the Mediterrean diet: While olive oil can and should be a healthy part of your diet, don’t use it as a cooking oil.

Olive oil is primarily a monounsaturated fat, meaning it has one double bond in its fatty acid structure. In reality, the overabundance of oleic acid creates an imbalance on the cellular level that can inhibit prostaglandin production and can increase the risk of breast cancer and heart disease. That’s why I recommend coconut oil for cooking. It’s rich in lauric acid which is a proven antiviral and immune system builder. ” More on olive oil