Stanton says "The reasons are abundant and so is the supporting research. As well as boasting healthy fats that help reduce cholesterol and improve heart health, olive oil has been proven to lower blood pressure." She adds that "there have been a lot of myths about olive oil, the biggest being that you can't cook with it. An Australian study recently proved that extra virgin olive oil has a higher smoke point (the temperature at which it smokes and starts to burn, releasing potential carcinogens) than both butter and canola oil." Back to Home Page