Plant oils get no respect on the fringes of the weight loss and dietverse, but a 2025 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that consuming about 2 tablespoons of healthy plant oils every day can add years to your life. The researchers tracked over 220,000 adults for over 30 years in concluding that those consuming plant oils daily faced a 16% lower risk of dying over the study period than those who did not. Plant oil consumption also seemed to provide a protective effect against some forms of cancer. The study found statistically significant associations between higher intakes of specific plant-based oils and lower mortality risk.
To be sure, not all plant oils are equal. The study examined canola, soybean and olive oils - all rich sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Oils high in saturated fats, such as palm and coconut oils, would not be expected to have the same beneficial effect on mortality.
Substituting a healthy plant oil for butter - which his more than 50% saturated fat - on your bread doubles the benefit! Just remember that all plant oils are 100% fat so they will contain a lot of calories.
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