Is extra-virgin olive oil extra healthy?
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Q. Is extra-virgin olive oil more heart-healthy than regular olive oil?
A. Recent studies have confirmed the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which cuts the risk of heart disease. The diet's nutritional benefits probably come from a variety of sources, but the diet's generous use of olive oil has also drawn a lot of attention.
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