< Olive oil has other virtues as well. It is rich in antioxidantsand a substance called 'squalene' that has antiinflammatory properties, slows blood clot formation, and lowers cholesterol. Most importantly, eating olive oil increases the amount of omega3 fatty acids taken up by the cells ...." >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Did anyone see the report on one of the Nat'l news programs about the longevity of various populations and what they attribute it too. I didn't see the whole thing, but last night was on the Crete or Mediterranean diet (I think). Anyway, the thing that really caught my attention was when they showed how much Olive oil they typically had during one day. It was at least 3 to 4 Oz. Amazing! They showed how healthy the Grandparents are and then showed the decline in the parents and the rapid decline in the children due to the introduction of "modern food" and trans-fatty acids. I wanted to call up half a dozen people and tell them "See, I told you to stop eating that cr**." But I was good and only said it to my dear husband. Betty