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Can i use olive oil the same as normal "cooking oil" when frying foods? i usually use vegetable or canola oil but want to lower cholesterol.
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Varies: I would use olive oil in cold dishes as there are some concerns that many of the benificial properties are not heat stable.
Answered 10/13/2013
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