Olive oil is a healthy fat. It contains Monounsaturated Fats
(also known as MUFA’s for short) which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease as per the FDA.
Use olive oil in place of butter or margarine on a variety of foods each day to
meet your daily quota. Here’s how:
- Breakfast: Drizzle olive oil on whole wheat toast, whole wheat muffins or hot oatmeal. If you’re eating eggs, cook them in a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Lunch: Use a tablespoon of olive oil on whole wheat bread for sandwiches, on leftover lean meats and vegetables from dinner the night before or on frozen prepared diet meals after heating.
- Dinner: Bake chicken, fish, lean beef or pork loin with olive oil and herbs. Sauté vegetables with olive oil.
- Snacks: Air pop some popcorn then drizzle it with olive oil.
Olive oil is high in calories so make sure you’re not overeating other
foods and not taking in too many calories overall. Using olive oil instead of other fats such as
butter or margarine is a great way to enhance the flavor of your foods
and help maintain your health. Read more about the wonders of olive oil.
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