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What Are the Benefits of Drinking Olive Oil?

Published Jan,04 2019 | By Caroline Thompson

Rich in monounsaturated fats, olive oil makes a healthy addition to any diet. Drinking, or adding it to food, may help with weight loss, improve heart health and reduce pain.

Caroline Thompson is a professional photojournalist who has been working for print and online publications since 1999. Her work has appeared in the "Sacramento Bee," "People Magazine," "Newsweek" and other publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism from California State University at Hayward and a personal trainer certification from the university's Health and Fitness Institute.