A Healthy Alternative to Olive Oil

Many people use olive oil because it contains healthy monounsaturated fats like oleic acid.  These fats have mild anti-inflammatory properties, reduce "bad" LDL (low-density lipoprotien) cholesterol and contain beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol than can be healthful for the prostate.  If you find that olive oil has too strong a taste then you might try avocado oil.  It has the same amount of oleic acid as olive oil, a few more calories and a higher smoke point (500 degrees F) than olive oil (400 degrees F).  Avocado oil is slightly more expensive than olive oil but I really like its subtle flavor with a touch of pepper taste.