Humans have used oils in numerous ways for thousands of years. For cooking and eating, hair care, skin care and even as medicine. While cooking oils don’t represent a unique food group (they are pat of fats) they do offer essential nutrients, which is why they’re included in USDA food …
What is olive oil? Olive oil is a fat obtained from the olive (the fruit of (Olea europaea), family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by pressing whole olives and is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps, and as a fuel …
Olive oil is a a monounsaturated fat, and using it instead of oils containing saturated fats or polyunsaturated fats has been associated with: Reducing blood pressure Inhibiting the growth of some cancers Benefiting people at risk for or with diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels Lessening the severity of asthma …
