It’s one of the biggest – and surprisingly most fierce – debates in the nutrition world at present. Which is healthier: butter or olive oil?
For years, experts have argued that olive oil is by far the better option because butter is filled with saturated fats – a form that raises so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, increasing the chances of a deadly heart attack or stroke. Olive oil, meanwhile, is thought to boost levels of ‘good’ cholesterol, which actually protect against heart issues. It is also a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, which has, in numerous major studies, been linked to a
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