Question 1

what's the main health benefits of olive oil vs canola oil? also can you safely fry things in fry pan using olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Avoid Canola Oil: The way it is processed and can be genetically engineered.  It&#x27;s from the rapeseed, a variant of mustard.  Olive oil is much better.  In general, avoid vegetable oils and run from corn oil, another gmo.  Yes, you can fry w/olive oil.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

are there any health benefits of applying extra virgin olive oil on skin for general use and wellbeing without suffering any medical condition?

Accepted Answer

No,: Unless your skin is dry but there's better lotions

Question 3

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 4

i daily eat 5 -7 table spoons of extra version olive oil mostly sprinkling on food, salad. any health  benefits,  or concerns from the saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

Only calories!: There is little saturated fat in olive oil, which primarily is monosaturated fat, the fat with health benefits, and which also moderates your cholesterol and increases hdl.  The only downside is the extra calories.  If you are on a low carbohydrate lifestyle, it wouldn't matter.  But on a conventional diet it would.  It is a good idea to replace saturated fat with monsaturated fat when you can!

Question 5

is applying olive oil everyday on breast after bath good.is there any benefits for that?any health risk?

Accepted Answer

Extra virgin best: Extra-virgin olive oil is very good for the skin. If you look at the Mediterranean people their skin is very soft due to the olive oil intake as part of their diet. Olive oil is also good for the skin as a topical agent. The best time for any conditioning lotion or cream is after bathing

Question 6

is olive oil good for health when heated??

Accepted Answer

Try coconut oil: Some people believe that heating olive oil excessively denatures it and may cause the formation of toxic compounds; it may be better to add olive oil after cooking than during; it is believed that coconut oil is better for cooking with high heat; or butter;

Question 7

what are the health tradeoffs between olive oil vs. coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Both good oils: Olive oil better for salads, while coconut better for cooking.

Question 8

would a teaspoon of olive oil and coconut oil every day improve health?

Accepted Answer

Only if you were : Deficient in fat consumption. Otherwise , don't waste your money

Question 9

cooked with sauce with extra virgin olive oil and it boiled. is this past its smoke point and bad for health? is it carcinogenic?

Accepted Answer

You're fine: All smokes probably contain some carcinogens but you can't go through life avoiding everything that makes life enjoyable because that's impossible. And while I'm not much of a cook, it's common for sauces that contain oils (most do) to boil. Relax and stop worrying. Trusting you do not smoke, drink to excess, or do drugs, and that you exercise. Best wishes.

Question 10

why is olive oil considered better for your health than other oils?

Accepted Answer

Contains MUFA's: Olive oil contains a healthier type of fat called  "monounsaturated fat" (MUFA) compared to saturated fats like butter or trans-fats used as an additive in many processed foods. MUFA's benefit by lowering total &amp; LDL cholesterol levels. Replacing bad fats in your diet with MUFA's can lower your risk of heart disease &amp; is beneficial to type 2 Diabetes. Limit daily fat intake to 20-35% of calories.

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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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I daily eat 5 -7 table spoons of extra version olive oil mostly sprinkling on food, salad. any health benefits, or concerns from the saturated fat.

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