Authors: L Schwingshackl, A-M Lampousi, M P Portillo, D Romaguera, G Hoffmann and H Boeing
Nutrition & Diabetes, Volume 7, e262, 10 April 2017
Contrary to popular belief, olive oil is one of the best oils for frying. The medium-high smoke point of olive oil exceeds the temperatures needed for frying. Furthermore, olive oil contains oleic acid and minor compounds that protect the oil from breaking down, even after reuse.
A study found the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) was more effective than a low-fat diet in reducing hepatic fat (HF), which refers to liver fat.
Since elevated HF is linked to serious diseases, the discovery has implications for wellness that extend far beyond liver health.
