Is it safe to cook with olive oil?

Science or not?

Let’s check the science: Is it true that olive oil turns toxic at high temperatures?

---

A friend was recently told by her GP that she should not cook with olive oil because, he claimed, it becomes toxic when heated. In our house, we cook with olive oil all the time because we know it’s healthier than butter or other saturated fats, so this would have serious implications for us. Do I need to switch to another oil for cooking?

---

View original post 884 more words

Advertisements