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Olive Oil VS vegetable oil
teddyann
Posts: 60 Member
Ok, so what is the big deal with all the recipes that say to use olive oil....but I just bought myself some and compared the nutritional facts to my veg. oil and the veg. oil seems better to me? What am I missing? 
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Olive oil is tasty!0
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Healthier fat for your heart, I think.0
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Olive oil is MUCH better for you! It contains fats that are healthier for you and your heart.
Here are some links for you to check out
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2496833/baking_with_olive_oil_instead_of_vegetable.html
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/olive-oil-vs-vegetable-oil.html0 -
Try grapeseed oil, its even better!!0
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Thanks guys! Appreciate the help!0
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