olive oil is very healthy and contributes to a great to the healtey diet of the Mediterranean people. Extra-virgin olive oil is the most digestible of the edible fats: it helps our bodies absorb vitamins A,D,and K; it contains essential acids that cannot be produced by our own bodies; it slows down the aging process; and it helps bile, liver, and intestinal functions. it is also valued for its culinary virtues. No other cooking oil can compare to the flavor,bouquet, and color of olive oil.