Nutrition - olive oil

Q: Can olive oil be used for cooking? Is it fat and cholesterol free? Could olive oil be used as body and hair oil?

A:Olive oil can be used for cooking. All over the mediterrarean region olive oil is used as a medium of cooking. Olive oil like other vegetable oil is 99% fat and cholesterol free. It is a healthy choice as it helps in reduction of blood cholesterol levels. You may certainly use olive oil for body and hair.