Hey there; I`ve been cooking with organic coocnut or avocado oil. Olive oil is really good for an omelet or baking but it goes bad without you realizing it. If you need to stir fry or cook something longer ,coconut oil is really the best and it is great for weight maintenance as well. These are good fats and your body will love it!!! A Mediterranean diet seems to have a great balance. Since, I`ve lost my weight close to 4 years ago this lifestyle has really helped me maintain my weightloss. If you eat every 3-4 hours, 6 times a day (3 meals and 3 snacks) with protein at every meal to keep you full...you should do well... We basically have to go back in our kitchens and live like our ancestors. They used to eat off the land, pure, pesticide and hormone-free vegetables, fruits and meat. Always keep a great mixture of raw nuts and dehydrated fruits with 85% dark chocolate handy and you will always have a great energy mix on hand. Thanks for your great info...