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Is Olive Oil Good For Us Or Not? Here's What Experts Argue About.
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Fans of the Mediterranean diet say to pour it on, while others warn it's bad for your heart. What gives?
Extra virgin olive oil, the darling of the top-rated Mediterranean diet, not only imparts a silky lusciousness to foods, but has emerged as a superfood in scientific studies. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, The BMJ and The Journal of American College of Cardiology all link increased extra virgin olive oil consumption with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and other major maladies. The Food and Drug Administration recommends two tablespoons per day for health benefits.
So, we should pour it on, right?
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