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Some oils might be healthier than others. Extra virgin olive oil, for instance, is applauded for having more antioxidants than regular olive oil. But does that mean it’s a health food? How do oils stack up against their whole food sources? Take 100 grams of olives versus 100 grams of olive oil.
References
1. Stelter G. Is extra virgin olive oil better than olive oil? Medical News Today. Last updated November 8, 2023. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318397#comparison
2. FoodData Central. Olives, green. US Department of Agriculture (USDA). fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/1103679/nutrients
3. FoodData Central. Olive oil. US Department of Agriculture (USDA). fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/2345743/nutrients
4. Rueda-Clausen CF, Silva FA, Lindarte MA, et al. Olive, soybean and palm oils intake have a similar acute detrimental effect over the endothelial function in healthy young subjects. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2007;17(1):50-57. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2005.08.008
Some oils might be healthier than others. Extra virgin olive oil, for instance, is applauded for having more antioxidants than regular olive oil. But does that mean it’s a health food? How do oils stack up against their whole food sources? Take 100 grams of olives versus 100 grams of olive oil.
References
1. Stelter G. Is extra virgin olive oil better than olive oil? Medical News Today. Last updated November 8, 2023. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318397#comparison
2. FoodData Central. Olives, green. US Department of Agriculture (USDA). fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/1103679/nutrients
3. FoodData Central. Olive oil. US Department of Agriculture (USDA). fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/2345743/nutrients
4. Rueda-Clausen CF, Silva FA, Lindarte MA, et al. Olive, soybean and palm oils intake have a similar acute detrimental effect over the endothelial function in healthy young subjects. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2007;17(1):50-57. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2005.08.008
