Hi there. This is Monica Reinagel and you're listening to the nutrition diva. Quick and dirty tips for eating well and feeling fabulous.

Today I'm going to give you some tips on what kinds of oil you should have in your

kitchen and when to use them.

And at the end of the show, I have something new to tell you about.

So what kind of oil is in your kitchen right now? You've probably got a couple of different kinds and I'm hoping one of them is olive oil.

Olive oil is the king in terms of health benefits.

First off, of all the different kinds of oil,'s the highest in mono-unsaturated fat

which is the heart-healthy kind of fat. Eating olive oil promotes healthy cholesterol

and blood pressure levels. Secondly,ives oil is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants

which protect your cells against damage that can lead to cancer and heart disease.

And olives also contain a newly discovered compound called oleocanthol, which has fairly potent anti-inflammatory effects.

Eating anti-inflammatory foods like olive oil can help slow down the aging process both inside and out and even

make it easier to lose weight and keep it off. But when you go to buy olive oil you've

probably noticed that there are lots of different kinds.

You've got your low-end pale green stuff,

which is often labeled 100% olive oil.

And then you've got all kinds of high-end bright green stuff

usually called extra virgin olive oil.

Which kind should you buy?

Both.

To make olive oil, you basically squeeze olives and the oil drips out.

Dissolved in the oil are aromatic compounds from the flesh of the

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