From Jeff Nelson at VegSource.com
Despite what you may have heard recently, oil-including olive oil–has no place in a truly whole food, plant-based diet. As Dr. McDougall explains, oil is not a health food. While olive oil may be “better than lard,” it’s still 100% pure fat -highly calorically dense, stripped of fiber and virtually devoid of nutrients. Just one tablespoon contains around 120 calories with no ability to satisfy hunger. In contrast, whole plant foods provide the fiber, vitamins and minerals your body actually needs. A starch-based diet without added oils supports lasting weight loss, better heart health and long-term well-being. When it comes to your plate, nature made the better choice-whole plants, not processed fats.