Food
Olive Oil
A golden-green oil at the heart of the Mediterranean diet, valued for the heart and its gentle anti-inflammatory action.
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🥄 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.
How much: About 1–2 tablespoons a day as your main dietary fat.
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Extra-virgin olive oil is the golden-green cornerstone of the Mediterranean way of eating, rich in monounsaturated fats and natural anti-inflammatoryA food or habit that helps calm swelling and redness in the body. More → compounds that together support the heart, healthy cholesterol, and blood pressure. Swapping it in for harder fats is one of the simplest heart-friendly changes there is.
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⚖️ Cautions
- A whole-food fat and very safe; it's calorie-dense, so use sensible amounts.
- Choose genuine extra-virgin olive oil for the most benefit.
- Very large amounts can have a mild laxative effect.
📚 Why we trust it
- The cornerstone fat of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet
- Studied for supporting the heart and calming inflammation
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
An ancient oil of nourishment, light, and peace. Let what sustains you be wholesome and good.
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