Food
Olive Oil
A golden-green oil pressed from ripe olives, the heart of the Mediterranean table and a gentle friend to the heart.
🌱 What it is
Olive oil is pressed from the fruit of the olive tree; extra-virgin olive oil, from the first cold pressing, keeps the most flavor and nutrients.
✨ How it may help
- May help support heart and blood vessel health
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels
- May help support healthy inflammation levels
- May help support healthy skin when used in cooking and the diet
🥄 How to use it
Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat — drizzled over salads and vegetables, or used in gentle cooking; a tablespoon or two a day fits a heart-healthy diet.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tablespoon (13.5 g) · about 119 calories
- Monounsaturated fat: 9.9 g
- Vitamin E: 1.9 mg
- Vitamin K: 8.1 mcg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
A whole-food fat and very safe; it's calorie-dense so use sensible amounts, and very large amounts can have a mild laxative effect.
🍃 A note from nature
God let a simple tree fruit yield a golden oil that has anointed and nourished His people for thousands of years.