James Silverton wrote:

> I would say the hell with moderation; it's all or nothing! Any hope for
> success is rather like giving up smoking, which I did long ago. I've
> tried more or less successfully for a "no-fat" diet for 20 years since a
> heart operation and, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! My cardiologist is
> now saying that olive oil is good for you but, given the advice I have
> received from him over the years, I'm not sure that I can bring myself
> to believe him.
>
Oh pahleese. You and your doctor are about 20 years behind the times
then since they've been touting the benefits of olive oil (and the
entire Mediterranean diet) for about that long.