Olive Oil Is the Cooking Fat Worth Splurging On
A cornerstone of the world's healthiest diets, hiding in plain sight.
Amid all the oil confusion, extra virgin olive oil stands out as one you can feel good about.
Why it earns the hype
Extra virgin olive oil is packed with monounsaturated fats and polyphenols — antioxidants tied to heart health and lower inflammation. It's the backbone of the Mediterranean diet, one of the most consistently well-supported eating patterns there is.
Cooking with it is fine
A stubborn myth says you can't cook with olive oil. In reality, its antioxidants make it fairly stable for everyday sautéing and roasting; you don't have to save it only for salads.
The move
Make good extra virgin olive oil your default fat — drizzled raw and for most cooking. Buy dark-glass, single-origin bottles with a harvest date, and use it generously; it's one of the easier upgrades to how you eat.
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