As you know, olive oil is essential in the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil contains antioxidants, is a good source of Vitamin E, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and oleic acid. You can find olive oil domestic organic (grown mainly in California with olives) or imported oils from France, Greece, Spain and Italy. You can cook with it, or add it to your salad dressings or to enjoy the benefits.
Extra virgin and virgin olive oils are monounsaturated fats, nutrients and phytochemicals that provide many health benefits. The "light" or "mild" suitable for cooking or baking with olive oil, you have been subjected to a process of very fine filtration to remove most of the natural color, aroma and flavor. But that does not mean that this type of oil contains fewer calories and less fat. I also recommend keeping the olive oil in a bottle and glass windows in a cool and fresh so that it retains its properties.
