Try eating 100 grams of olive oil. That's half a cup. I dare you. You'll end up getting sick. 50g (6 tablespoons) is what I usually add to a large salad (family size) and then almost all of it ends at the bottom. read more
Actually olive oil is energy dense but is not really fattening in certain cases. The problem usually arises when someone eats a lot of carbs (usually bread and similar thing) combined with a lot of fats. Such as for example french fries, even if they are done in olive oil. read more
Olives are technically a fruit. 135 grams of olives, which is equivalent to one cup, provides 155 calories. Of those 155 calories, roughly 130 are from fat. Saturated fats make up about 17 calories of those fats. The monounsaturated fats make up most of the fat content in olives. read more
Olive oil is used in daily cooking across the country and for good reason. Olive oil is a versatile oil that can be delicious on its own or in a number of recipes. Choosing the right olive oil is often where we face a challenge. The numerous brands of olive oil out on the market bring with it confusion on which varieties are best to choose. read more