Olive oil and heart health
People swear by the health benefits of olive oil, but, according to Tufts Health and Nutrition letter, there isn't much difference between oils.
The director of the Tufts University cardiovascular nutrition laboratory, Alice H. Lichtenstein, says that research has not supported the idea that olive oil has unique properties for heart health.
Any non-tropical vegetable oil is a good nutritional choice over butter or animal fat, Lichtenstein says. Consumers don't have to buy the more expensive olive oils or specialty oils. Regular oils such as soy, canola, and corn are lower priced and have a lower fat profile, which is the most important for health.
