James Silverton wrote:
> Goomba wrote on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:37:37 -0500:
>
>>> 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
>
> It depends a lot on who "they" is. There have been lots of other damn
> fool diets proposed over the years: South Beach, vegetarian, grapefruit,
> you name it!

How's the Mayo Clinic for starters?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/med...n-diet/CL00011

Then there is the American Heart Association-
http://www.americanheart.org/present...dentifier=4655

This isn't new stuff, James. Its kinda sad to think you've been out of
the loop and not enjoying a little oil now and then. Your body needs
some fats!
I'm lucky, I was raised eating olive oil almost nightly in salads.