Question 1

i heard at high temperature olive oil looses its nutritional value. then does it become like any other vegetable oil or there are still some health benefits in cooking in olive oil even at high temperatures?

Accepted Answer

: Two issues with cooking with olive oil.  High temperatures can cause alteration in chemistry, producing some toxic deterioration.  But a more imminent issue is the tendency for high temperatures to cause the oil to catch fire, as it has a relatively low flare point.

Question 2

can i use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Olive oil contains oleic acid
(monounsaturated fatty acid) ; several antioxidants. It fights heart disease (lowers triglycerides, ldl; protects it from free radicals ; raises hdl), also diabetes ; cancer. Best is cold pressed, first pass, unfiltered olive oil in dark bottles, used raw (mediterranean diet). For cooking use coconut oil, palm oil (healthy saturated fats) or ghee (clarified butter).

Question 3

if vegetable oil is made from veggies, and olive oil is from olives, then what is baby oil made from?

Accepted Answer

Mostly mineral: Amongst the many ingredients in different brands of baby oils the most common is mineral oil.

Question 4

earache. have no olive oil, just vegetable oil can this be used? have used paracetamol but no good yet.

Accepted Answer

More time: Paracetamol should be given at the proper dose at least 4 times a day and for 2-3 days.  If there are other signs of problems like a significant fever, or any drainage from the ear or severe pain an exam would be indicated.  Many ear infections will pass without antibiotics, but a doctor can always tell more by looking at the ear.

Question 5

which is healthier for baking: olive oil or vegetable oil?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil: is by far the better oil for any use.  Vegetable oils can contain a mix of oils and get solid at room temp. One has to read the label carefully to understand way we are actually consuming w/vegetable oil.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

which is healthier to use when baking: vegetable oil or olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil  cooking: I commend you for your desire to have Good health.
Olive oil has been used in Mediterranean Diet for centuries; it is also available in organic form.
Olive oil contains 14% of saturated fat and 73% of Monosaturated fat and is considered the healthiest of all oils for cooking.

Question 7

hi, my daughged has earache. i that i can put a drop of vegtable oil mixed with water in it? is this true? i dont have any olive oil right now.

Accepted Answer

Try paracetamol: Vegetable oil won't hurt her but is not likely to help her ear.

Question 8

had a blocked/full ear 4 days ago & put drop of olive oil in it each night since. went clear for few min the other day but is still blocked. more oil?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: You should see ENT to be checked; it may be wax blocking the ear canal.

Question 9

my two year old has a chemical burn from an indoor pool and hot tub. it's been over a week and it's still extremely red, raised and now cracking and bleeding.  i've been putting olive oil on it but it's not helping. what can i put in it to help it heal an

Accepted Answer

Burn: I would use aloe and bactroban (mupirocin) ointment or bacitracin ointment. See the doctor if not healing soon

Question 10

my right ear is blocked i put olive oil but still cannot hear i feel deaf it need to pop but it pops for a few.seconds when i clench hard butgoesagain?

Accepted Answer

Try other side: It may not be an external ear problem, rather internal--try a decongestant, like Pseudoephedrine (if no hypertension) or afrin (oxymetazoline). If improves for a while, should see ENT dr for evaluation and longer term management plan.

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I heard at high temperature olive oil looses its nutritional value. then does it become like any other vegetable oil or there are still some health benefits in cooking in olive oil even at high temperatures?

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Can i use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?

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If vegetable oil is made from veggies, and olive oil is from olives, then what is baby oil made from?

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Earache. have no olive oil, just vegetable oil can this be used? have used paracetamol but no good yet.

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Which is healthier for baking: olive oil or vegetable oil?

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Which is healthier to use when baking: vegetable oil or olive oil?

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Hi, my daughged has earache. i that i can put a drop of vegtable oil mixed with water in it? is this true? i dont have any olive oil right now.

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Had a blocked/full ear 4 days ago & put drop of olive oil in it each night since. went clear for few min the other day but is still blocked. more oil?

A member asked:

My two year old has a chemical burn from an indoor pool and hot tub. it's been over a week and it's still extremely red, raised and now cracking and bleeding. i've been putting olive oil on it but it's not helping. what can i put in it to help it heal an

A member asked:

My right ear is blocked i put olive oil but still cannot hear i feel deaf it need to pop but it pops for a few.seconds when i clench hard butgoesagain?

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