NEWS YOU CAN USE: Is it a Good Idea to Cook With Olive Oil? A Critical Look.
Quality extra virgin olive oil is a super healthy fat that retains its beneficial qualities during cooking.
The main reason you may not want to use it, is that heating it too much can have adverse effects on the flavor.
The belief that olive oil oxidizes and goes rancid during cooking is a harmful myth that scares people from using this incredibly healthy fat.