Why Don't Vegans Use Oil? Unpacking the Whole Foods Approach
                                
                                
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                                According to a study in the *Journal of the American Heart Association*, a whole-food, plant-based diet without added oil resulted in greater improvements in cholesterol and other heart health markers than the same diet with olive oil. This highlights why many health-conscious vegans choose not to use oil, focusing instead on whole-food nutrition.