Food
Olive Oil
A golden-green oil at the heart of the Mediterranean diet, valued for the heart and its gentle anti-inflammatory action.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 90/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 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.
✨ Why it's good for you
- 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
🥗 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
🥄 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.
Show full details & how to prepare it
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.
📚 What others say
- 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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