2022 study found
Extra virgin olive oil is the centerpiece of the Mediterranean diet and is easy to add to virtually every meal and snack. Olive oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils you can use, dietitians told TODAY.com recently. And consuming more olive oil is correlated is correlated with a reduced risk for death from several diseases, a 2022 study found. In the study, a ½ tablespoon or more per day led to a decreased mortality risk. Use olive oil in salads, over vegetables or as a replacement for butter on whole grains.