Olive oil is good for you! 1 tbsp/day minimum is recommended.
Your body needs lipids -- cell walls are made of them! An extremely low-fat diet increases cancer risk substantially. And some lipids are better than others. Polyunsaturated oils are easily oxidized, creating free radicals. Saturated animal fats -- well, this is debated, and there is some indication they may have been unfairly blamed for problems that are actually caused by sugar, but I still avoid them. Olive oil, being mostly monounsaturated, is the best.
Your body can synthesize all the lipids it needs save the essentially fatty acids. If you're limiting your fat intake, omega-3 eggs are your best choice, they're rich in phospholipids and essential fatty acids. Omega-6 fats are actually not bad for you, just get them in their natural nut form.
I would be interested in the data behind your statement that low fat diets increase cancer risk. I have seen papers demonstrating the contrary.
Your body needs lipids -- cell walls are made of them! An extremely low-fat diet increases cancer risk substantially. And some lipids are better than others. Polyunsaturated oils are easily oxidized, creating free radicals. Saturated animal fats -- well, this is debated, and there is some indication they may have been unfairly blamed for problems that are actually caused by sugar, but I still avoid them. Olive oil, being mostly monounsaturated, is the best.