Is cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil better for you than other oils?
"Cold-pressed" refers to the method of production of the oil, which involves minimal processing at low temperatures.
All oils supply the same amount of fat, gram for gram, whatever their source. Like all fats, olive oil also supplies 9 calories (37 kilojoules) per gram and so should be consumed in moderation.
The health benefit of unsaturated oils, (such as olive oil, seed oils, other monounsaturated oils and polyunsaturated oils) is that they appear to help keep levels of cholesterol within the normal range in the blood. This makes them a good substitute for saturated fats.
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