The Shocking Truth About Seed Oils: Are They Secretly Sabotaging Your Health Compared to Olive Oil and Butter?

High blood pressure⁶
Heart disease
Type 2 diabetes⁷
Dementia⁸
Cancer⁹

Consumption of olive oil is also associated with reductions in LDL cholesterol, especially when used to replace saturated fats like butter and coconut oil.¹⁰

Smoke point: Should you avoid cooking with olive oil?

Years ago, culinary experts recommended using EVOO only on salads and other uncooked foods. Back then, they assumed EVOO’s relatively low smoke point (350 to 410F) meant the oil would break down when heated, losing some of its distinctive flavor and health benefits.