Extra-virgin olive oil has the most scientific evidence for its health benefits. But avocado and high-oleic vegetable oils are also good for your health.

Replacing butter with plant-based oils like soybean and olive oil may lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, boosting longevity.

A new study found that a person’s risk of death becomes lower when plant-based oils are used compared to high butter intake. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.

Medical expert Dr. Payal Kohli says consuming any type of butter or oil in excess is unhealthy. She recommends eliminating ultra-processed foods from your diet.

For decades, researchers have studied the effects of different fats on human health. While the dangers of trans fats are well known, the debate over butter and plant-based oils continues. Many studies highlight that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats benefits heart health.