point about the importance of using extra-virgin olive oil which is full of vitamin E and big time lowers cholesterol, good for flexibility of arteries and a thousand more.....We usually cook our meals with it or use it in salads. It is rich and tasty. * It has been my understanding that heating olive oil changes some of its beneficial qualities; otherwise, I have found it to be a wonderful addition to our family's nutritional "medicine"... perhaps Kathrynne could comment? Thanks, Layla, for the reminder to use that Olive Oil! (You've probably tried the oil in bread plate with ground pepper on top; dip crusty bread in-- vs. butter, etc.-- delicious!)