Olive oil has long been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in programs like the Mediterranean diet, and is likely a great bet to balance out the increased sources of fat you'll be consuming.
More often than not, you'll be cooking with olive oil or its higher-fat counterpart, coconut oil, while cooking your way through the keto diet. Olive oil has long been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in programs like the Mediterranean diet, and is likely a great bet to balance out the increased sources of fat you'll be consuming. Coconut oil is certainly tasty, and is high in saturated fat, but is often used in keto recipes due to its medium-chain triglycerides, which may increase ketone production.