### lipid | oil:

Olive oil
* 'safe oil' for high cholesterol diets if used in moderation.
* All olive oil is classified mainly by the amount of acidity, as well as the flavor, color and aroma.
* Most olive oil sold in the United States is pure.
* Some olive oil comes from fruit.
* Some olive oil contains acid
  - fatty acid
* Some olive oil has calories
  - properties
* Some olive oil helps cholesterol
  - harmful cholesterol
* Some olive oil helps lower cholesterol
* acts as a natural sunscreen and very good hair conditioner.
* appears to protect the bones, joints, skin, liver and heart.
* becomes rancid very easily, more so when exposed to heat or light.
* can also preserve the color of certain freshly made sauces.
* come in various grades and intensities.
* comes from both the fruit pulp and from the seed.
* complex mixture of oils and waxes.
* consists of olein, palmitin, stearin, linolein.
* contains a high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids.
* contains no cholesterol
  - salt and is naturally cholesterol-free
  - the most unsaturated fat, as opposed to saturated
  - vitamins A and E that help in the growth of hair
* golden colour, tinged with yellow.
* good oil to use in the summer.
* good source of monounsaturated fats
* has a relatively low smoke point
  - slightly sticky texture so suits dryer skins
* has a very dis inctive flavor, and has become more prominent in American cooking today
  - distinctive flavor, and has become more prominent in American cooking today
  - many health benefits
  - more calories than butter or regular margarine
* healthful fat that lowers heart disease risk.
* helps in preventing as well as curing hair loss
  - move hairballs
* is almost unique among oils in that it can be consumed in the crude form without refining.
* is also a good source of antioxidants
  - popular
* is an effective home remedy for curing yeast infection
  - especially healthy fat
* is an example of a fat that contains monounsaturated fatty acids
  - type of oil that contains monounsaturated fats
  - excellent source of energy and easily digestible
  - another important ingredient in Italian cooking
* is as beneficial as mustard oil for the hair
  - important and complex as wine, and as expensive
  - variable as wine
  - basic to paella
  - better than saturated dairy and animal fats
  - commercially the most versatile part of Olea
  - considered the most stable for cooking
  - essential to Spanish cooking, and it is used in many desserts
  - extracted from the ripened fruits
  - far and away the preferable oil for non-cooking applications
  - good in killing head lice
  - high in antioxidant activity
* is high in monounsaturated fat, which is considered a safeguard against heart disease
  - known to promote heart health and skin health
* is low in saturated fat and so possesses less of a risk for heart disease
  - fats and high in mono-unsaturated fat
* is made only from green olives
  - up of triglycerides, which are molecules composed of fatty acids
  - milder in taste and can be used in sauteing and stir-frying
  - monounsatured so it has no satured fat
  - more stable than other vegetable oils and it is quite resistant to oxidation
  - non-toxic and easy to apply
* is one of the best heart disease fighting natural foods available
  - sources of mono-unsaturated fats in the world
  - most common staples in Italian cooking
  - popular in Mediterranean countries
  - preferred in the Mediterranean region, and lamb fat or sesame oil in the Near East
  - pressed from the fruit of the olive tree
  - reported to reduce cholesterol levels making olive oil a healthy choice
  - reputed to combat liver problems and constipation, as well
* is rich in monounsaturated fats, a type associated with a lower risk of heart disease
  - tradition and history compared with canola
  - richer in squalene than most vegetable oils
  - safer than mineral oil and can be used when necessary
  - somewhat unstable and can easily become rancid
  - super for use on and in pasta and breads
* is the best fat for cooking
  - ingredient for the creation of any cold or hot sauces
  - tolerated dietary fat for triglyceride watchers
  - edible oil expressed from the sound, mature fruit of the olive tree
  - healthiest oil to use
  - juice made by crushing olives
  - main ingredient and vegetables cooked in olive oil are popular
  - most important ingredient of Apulian cuisine
  - only vegetable oil that can be consumed without refining
* is the preferred fat
  - oil in California and the Mediterranean
* is the principal fat in the Mediterranean diet
  - source of fat in the diet
  - richest source of monounsaturated fatty acids
  - used because that was the oil used in Bible times
* is used for cooking
  - mildness and the ability to soften the skin
* is used in a variety of ways in cooking, and in the household economy
  - bread making
  - everyday cooking
  - nearly everything, sometimes for flavoring and sometimes for frying
* is very flavorful and can be used in a variety of ways
  - healthful in many ways and is especially good for the liver and bowels
* makes a mild, gentle soap
  - tasty substitute for saturated and trans fats
  - very fine bubbles and is very good for the skin
* moisturizes the lips and prevents cracks from forming.
* panacea, the perfect oil for all ages.
* possess many of the same properties that wines do.
* range from light amber to green in color and bland to extremely strong in flavor.
* replaces other fats and oils in the diet, including margarine and butter.
* stands high temperatures, and so it is most suitable for frying.
* vary from year to year depending on the climate, region, and the type of olives used.
* very important ingredient in the Italian cuisine.
+ Fat: Nutrition :: Macromolecules
  * Fat is important for the human body because it gives much energy and helps the body use the vitamins in the food. It is also good for the skin and hair. Olive oil is an especially healthy fat. Many types of fish also contain healthy fat, for example salmon, sardines, herring, and tuna. But if too much fat collects in the body, a person can become too heavy. The energy that fat gives the body must be used up by moving or working. Some vegetables like celery or carrots contribute much less to the bodies fat supply. Though being very important for the human body, it can be harmful in large amounts.
+ Olive (fruit): Fruits :: Oleaceae
  * It is an important food crop in Italy, Spain and especially in Greece among other countries around the Mediterranean. Olive oil is the juice made by crushing olives. In Christianity, too, it is seen as a symbol of peace, because according to the Bible, a dove brought an olive branch to Noah to show that the flood was over.