> but it's basically just fat -- whatever health benefits it has are overwhelmed by the otherwise empty calories. What a very ill-informed comment. Fats like o

> but it's basically just fat -- whatever health benefits it has are overwhelmed by the otherwise empty calories. What a very ill-informed comment. Fats like olive oil are extremely good for you, especially those high in polyphenols. It can help significantly with coronary heart disease and lower cholesterol levels - the calories are far from empty.