You’ve heard that you should avoid fried foods, but that isn’t necessarily the case when it comes to using olive oil. Olive oil is a source of mono unsaturated fatty acids as well as powerful antioxidants. Olive oil is easily digested compared to most oils and it can even help heal ulcers. But olive oil’s main benefit may be in combating heart disease. Oleic acid, a mono unsaturated fat found in olive oil is linked toward lowering the risk of coronary heart disease. The next time you feel like eating something a bit greasy, try olive oil.