Health

• Are some olive oils healthier?

  Olive oil should be used every day because it reduces harmful LDL cholesterol while maintaining beneficial HDL. LDL cholesterol sticks in our arteries and causes blockages. Conversely, Jonathan Sciabica calls HDL cholesterol the “Roto-Rooter” for our system. HDL’s job is to flow through and remov...

• Should I be concerned about the calories in olive oil?

  In a word, no. There are three terms that often have negative connotations that are not necessarily negative: Calories, Fat, and Cholesterol. There are good sides to each of them. Calories: Calories are essential because they give us energy; however, not all calories are created equal. 100 calor...