Olive oil is a very important ingredient in our diet. Olives and oil are traditional products from the Mediterranean countries, so you can easily find it in these gastronomies. We are used to cook using olive oil, as it provides a characteristic flavor to our dishes. If you want to try it, I suggest you use it in salads as dressing, and specially when frying eggs. It intensifies the flavor of the eggs and turns them into something delicious.
From the health point of view, it has been proved that oil consumption is healthier than other type of oils. It is beneficial for the body in several ways, for instance, favorable effects on the heart and cholesterol levels (further information about that topic on the
Wikipedia site).
