Olive on olive tree branch with olive oil in a glass vessel. Olive oil is a popular ingredient in food recipes and is used in cooking. It is obtained

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Olive on olive tree branch with olive oil in a glass vessel. Olive oil is a popular ingredient in food recipes and is used in cooking. It is obtained from the pressed fruit of the olive tree, cultivated since ancient times. High in monounsaturated fats, olive oil is a healthy alternative to oils and butters containing saturated fats and which are now known to affect blood cholesterol and contribute to heart disease.

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