Olive Oil Nutritional Facts

guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 376 Location: Italy

Olive oil is an excellent alternative to butter or margarine for use in food preparation or for use as a condiment. It enhances the taste of many foods and it has proven health benefits. Because olive oil is so flavorful, less is required to add flavor to food. This reduces the calories and the total fat content of food prepared or served with olive oil compared to food prepared with other less flavorful oils.

Composition

Olive oil contains a high percentage of monounsaturated fat, which is healthier than the polyunsaturated fats found in corn oil and much healthier than the saturated fats found in butter. Because olive oil is vegetable based, it contains no cholesterol.

Regardless of the type or grade, olive oil contains 120 calories per tablespoon. In fact, all edible food oils contain about 120 calories per tablespoon. When used for cooking, the healthy aspects of olive oil do not change as the oil is heated.

Olive oil is good source of the antioxidant, vitamin E. It contains 1.6 mg. of vitamin E per tablespoon, which is 8% of the recommended daily allowance.

Health Benefits

Olive oil has been linked to the following health benefits:

Lowering the risk of heart disease
Reduction in the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol
Lowering of blood pressure
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Increase in the absorption of several vitamins including A, D, E, and K
Stimulation of the gall bladder to secrete bile, which helps to prevent gallstones
Promotes cellular growth, speeds healing, and helps the metabolism
Olive oil is also beneficial for the skin and hair. Overly dry skin or sun damaged skin can be soothed with the application of olive oil. Some people apply olive oil to the skin to prevent wrinkles, although there is no scientific evidence to support this. Olive oil promotes shiny and full-bodied hair and a healthy scalp.

Some scientific studies have indicated that olive oil may reduce some of the effects of aging. It helps with digestion and the absorption of nutrients, which tends to slow as people age. It helps to maintain healthy bones and prevents calcium loss. The natural antioxidants in olive oil may even help to maintain mental faculties for a longer period.

In spite of the health benefits of olive oil, it should not be overused, because like all other edible oils, it is a high source of calories. One tablespoon of olive oil contains about 120 calories, but because it is so flavorful, a little can go a long way when used as a cooking oil, a salad dressing, or condiment.
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janeclive · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject: Avocado Oil and Macadamia Oil

Olive Oil is obviously the best known oil for cooking but I actually prefer Avocado Oil. It has the same nutrition as Olive Oil but has the highest smoke point of all oils. Macadamia Oil has a stronger flavor in cooking and has picked up a lot through the Hamptons Diet and other low carb diets. Anyone who would like to try these oils can contact me.

Kate · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your post Jane and welcome to Yummyfoods.
I use it for stir fries because of it's high smoke point. I find it a little pricey for my budget but I am able to buy small amounts at my local health food store.

I would be interested in seeing your products and prices.

Kate
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janeclive · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject: Avocado Oil

Hi Kate,
Thanks for your reply. Here is a link to the website-
http://caromacsc.tripod.com/macadamia
You can't beat $30 for 12, 250 ml bottles ($2.50 a bottle including Shipping)
Regards,
Jane
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Kate · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:13 am Post subject:

I agree Jane and will be checking out your site very soon!

Kate
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janeclive · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject: Avocado Oil

Thanks Kate, I have passed on your comment to Chef Johnny. He does the bottle sales but you can't beat the $2.50 a bottle wholesale price for a case of 12 bottles at-
http://caromacsc.tripod.com/macadamia
No problem linking to Yummyfood, do you have a link/logo I can use?
Regards,
Clive
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guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 376 Location: Italy

On the main menu there is "link to us" with some different banners or buttons.
Thank you

Guido
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janeclive · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject: Avocado Oil

Hi Guido,
Thanks. Went with the banner link and put it on our recipes page. Let me know how to get our recipes for Avocado Oil, Macadamia Oil and Macdamia Butter possibly included on your site. or else feel free to use any on the page. Here is a link to the page I put your banner on-
http://caromacsc.tripod.com/macadamia/id12.html
Thanks & Regards,
Clive
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guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 376 Location: Italy

Clive,
You can submit your recipes heare at yummyfood anytime.
Just log in with you username, and then click the "Add a Recipe" button
located in the recipe finder block.
Do not forget to put your url in the "source" field!
Have fun at yummyfood!
Guido
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guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 376 Location: Italy

oppps I accidentally deleted a post from Kate...
Sorry for that!
Guido
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