olive oil

You Asked: Should I Cook With Algae Oil?

By Markham Heid

Why Olive Oil Is So Good for the Heart

By Alice Park

You Asked: What High-Fat Foods Should I Be Eating?

Your Fridge Might Be Full of Fake Food

By Alexandra Sifferlin

How a Diet Full of Fat Can Be Healthy

There’s stronger evidence that the Mediterranean diet, and the good fats it includes, can lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and even breast cancer

By Alice Park July 19, 2016

Here's New Proof That Not All Fats Are Bad For You

Fats like olive oil were linked to a lower risk of death in a new study

By Alexandra Sifferlin July 5, 2016

The Case for Eating Butter Just Got Stronger

A new study found no link between eating butter and heart disease

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 29, 2016

This Kind of Fat Won’t Make You Gain Weight

Researchers say that it’s time to move beyond the dogma to avoid all fats in our food. Certain types of fat won’t make you heavier

By Alice Park June 6, 2016

When Vegetable Oil Isn't as Healthy as You Think

If you think that getting rid of animal fats will protect you from heart disease, think again

By Alice Park April 12, 2016

3 Ways to Get the Most Health Benefits From Olive Oil

The health benefits of olive oil are many, but here's what you need to know about olive oil fraud

By Cynthia Sass / Health.com March 3, 2016

10 Healthy Foods That (Practically) Never Expire

These foods are staples for any kitchen pantry

By Grace Elkus / Real Simple February 26, 2016

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Here's another reason to try the Mediterranean diet

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 14, 2015

World Faces Olive Oil Shortage

The price of Spanish olive oil reached its highest point since 2006

By Nolan Feeney July 29, 2015

This Is the Big Lie About Your Olive Oil

New findings cast further doubt

By Dan Mitchell May 22, 2015

This Diet Is Better for Your Brain Than Low-Fat

Simply adding more olive oil and nuts to your diet may help prevent memory problems and loss of cognitive skills that come with old age

By Alice Park May 11, 2015

6 Ways You’re Using Olive Oil Wrong

A slightly bitter taste can indicate the presence of antioxidants

By Health.com November 12, 2014

Here's Another Reason to Try the Mediterranean Diet

Bring on the nuts and veggies

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 30, 2014

Italy Was Right All Along: Fat In Olive Oil Repairs Failing Hearts

Yup, the Mediterranean diet seriously starts today

By Mandy Oaklander September 30, 2014