Olive oil: What are the health benefits?

If olive oil is high in fat, why is it considered healthy

Answer from Donald Hensrud, M.D. Nutrition and healthy eating
The main type of fat found in all kinds of olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs are actually considered a healthy dietary fat. If your diet emphasizes unsaturated fats, such as MUFAs and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), instead of saturated fats and trans fats, you may gain certain health benefits…

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