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<pre>On Thursday 15 March 2001 08:14, Brian Chatterton wrote:
>Keith,
> How long is a piece of string? What claims have been made for olive
>oil that are now being disputed?

I'm guessing that it has to do with a recent report that suggests that too
much fat of any kind, animal or vegetable, can impair the brain, especially
in children and adolescents (this from memory).

Well, too much of anything is harmful, but since a healthy diet must include
fats, you might as well make it the most healthy type. Here olive oil is
tops. I guess that if 50% of your calories comes from olive oil, it's
probably excessive.

Adrian
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