Taking a shot of EVOO per day

[3NUMBAS]

Taking a shot of EVOO per day

 

tried a daily shot of olive oil for days to see if it really could improve my gut health

independent.co.uk

2 hours ago

Swapping pricey supplements for a simple spoonful of extra virgin olive oil is the latest gut health trend going viral. Promising better digestion, clearer skin and reduced inflammation, it sounds too good to be true – so put it to the test

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/olive-oil-gut-health-benefits-tiktok-trend-b2749294.html

[CharlieH]

Look forward to seeing your post on how it went 😀

[3NUMBAS]

Is it really EVOO ?

 

https://www.realsimple.com/what-to-look-for-on-olive-oil-bottle-11733800

 

watch that label,and date

[KhunLA]

Drink water (or milk) kefir to improve you gut health.  It's almost the only water I drink at home.   

Don't know why anyone would think 1 shot (28 gr) of EVOO would improve one's gut health.  Good if trying to gain weight, having 248 calories, 36% of your sat. fat, and 19% of total fat for the day.

 

I can think of better ways to consume 248 calories; 100gr / 3.5oz of beef tenderloin for one. 

 

[FolkGuitar]

I often use Evoo for cooking, alternating with lard or tallow depending upon the dish I'm cooking.

I also eat a handful of Kalamata olives EVERY DAY. Olive oil doesn't get any more virgin than that.
I eat them because I like them, and because when following a Keto Lifestyle, we need more fats and oils for energy, and olives create a lot.

To date (and I've been doing this daily for the past six years,) I have not noticed any changes in my skin, my weight has stayed at 72.5 kilo (give or take a kilo or two) for the past 6 years. (Yes, I weigh myself every Saturday morning.)
Evoo IS a very healthy fat. But it's not a miracle worker. We need a balanced diet for good health, and a spoonful of Evoo isn't going to do it. It won't hurt. Just won't help by itself.

[3NUMBAS]

I always cook with EVOO so get some most days

[3NUMBAS]

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/cardiologist-says-one-21p-tablespoon-10368842.amp

[KhunLA]

On 5/26/2025 at 3:21 PM, 3NUMBAS said:

I always cook with EVOO so get some most days

Keep the temps low, or you defeat the purpose.   

 

Canola fan myself, and multiple studies show it's a better, healthier choice, along with higher smoke point, if using to cook with.

[Seppius]

34 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Keep the temps low, or you defeat the purpose.   

 

Canola fan myself, and multiple studies show it's a better, healthier choice, along with higher smoke point, if using to cook with.

 

We have had this debate before, personally I would never touch canola oil, It's made using hexane

 

A lot of studies also say Canola is not good for you

[KhunLA]

21 minutes ago, Seppius said:

We have had this debate before, personally I would never touch canola oil, It's made using hexane

 

A lot of studies also say Canola is not good for you

I posted a few meta analysis of studies stating the complete opposite.  I'll go with those, as current, random, not observational, with blood work #s, to back up their findings.  The numbers that I actually care about.

 

Canola performing as good or better than most, if not all alternative oils & fats, EVOO included.

 

Common sense dictates less saturated fat in your diet.   I'm a big fan of fat & protein in my diet, but try to choose wisely which I consume.

 

Marginal, but better.  Plus no worry about fake EVOO, or being heat sensitive when cooking.   Added plus of being a lot less expensive.