Is there any harm if we cook food in olive oil?

Answer 1

No, it just depends on what you are cooking, it might give an odd taste. Remember that Olive oil has a higher smoke point, and it will burn easier than other fats and oils

Answer 2

Olive oil, as with any fatty substance, deteriorates during the frying process especially if it is used over and over and if the frying temperature is very high. High temperature destroys the good ingredients of any oil while it creates harmful agents for the liver, the arteries and the heart.
It is important however to take into consideration that these harmful agents are less likely to be created in olive oil than in all other known vegetable oils and this is because olive oil has a different composition. It contains a high percentage of oleic
acid, which is much more resistant to oxidization than the polyunsaturated acids, which are found in large amounts in seed oils. But more importantly olive oil contains natural anti-oxidizing agents such as phenols and vitamin E. When heated, olive oil is
the most stable fat, which means it stands up well to high frying temperatures. Its high smoking point (210º C) is well above the ideal temperature for frying food (180º C). The digestibility of olive oil is not affected when it is heated, even when it is re-used several times for frying.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what you mean by "harm", but it is considered one of the healthier oils to cook with. You just need to be careful with what you use it for because olive oil can give off a slight taste (from the olive part). If it is something that won't compliment the olive, like pancakes or desserts, then using canola oil would be better, and still is a healthier oil.

Answer 4

The harm is if you do not cook food in olive oil.It is a mainstay of The ancient Mediterranean Diet,the most beneficial found yet.Olive oil has fat,the beneficial kind.this with figs, wine,fish, other dried fruits are thousands of years old These foods gave strength and health to early sailors.The olive oil is the key,fat but no cholesterol.

Answer 5

Are there any side effects to using Olive Leaf?
It is generally agreed that olive leaf does not produce adverse side effects. Please consult your physician if you are taking any prescription medications. Some people may experience what is known as Herxheimers Reaction, which may give the feeling the symptoms are temporarily getting worse. This most likely is a sign the olive leaf is working! This is due to a detoxification reaction to the olive leaf killing a large number of harmful germs quickly. If this should happen, decrease the dosage by half for three to four days and drink as many as four glasses of water between each dosage.

Answer 6

Cooking with olive oil is the healthiest way to cook! It's all I use.

Answer 7

Actually olive oil is healthier than regular oil. It does not harm. I use olive oil instead of regular oil such as canola, wesson and other oils. It has less fat in it. you can ever pour it over ur favorite salad.

Answer 8

Absolutely not, olive oil is a mono unsaturated oil, very healthy and very tasty to cook with as well as eating cold. other mono unsaturated oils are really good too, like Mazola (corn oil) or peanut oil. Enjoy :)

Answer 9

Olive oil is a very healthy oil but your question is vauge... is it harmful for your pots/pans? the environment?

Answer 10

I've never heard it's bad for you, in fact it's very healthy. I use it as my oil of choice about 98% of the time.