Olive oil is good for digestion and immunity.
Olive oil is generally considered beneficial; this is the basis of a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet that can help prevent cardiovascular diseases. It contains antioxidantslike coffee) so that's good. And olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, says Jamie Stang, president of the state Association of Public Health Dietitians.
“National Dietary Guidelines recommend that people choose healthier sources of fat, like olive oil, when making food choices,” Stang told BuzzFeed News.
A 2022 Department of Nutrition study compared participants who consumed olive oil versus people who did not. Higher olive oil consumption was associated 19% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, 17% lower risk of cancer mortality, 29% lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases and 18% lower risk of respiratory disease.
“Monounsaturated fat can help reduce the level of bad LDL cholesterol in our body. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce diseases such as heart disease,” said Colleen Molzen, a US-based registered dietitian. New York. LDL is the “bad” type of cholesterol in the body, the level of which should be reduced.
Additionally, olive oil can actually help move substances in the digestive tract. In a 2014 study published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition, daily consumption of olive and flaxseed oil was effective in treating constipation in patients on kidney dialysis.
In a 2020 study of 40 people with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, olive oil helped reduce bloating, constipation, urge to stooland other symptoms compared to canola oil.
WITH Coffee itself can help digestionthis drink can be a win-win option for people suffering from constipation. However, according to Stang, a small amount of olive oil is unlikely to make a big difference.
“Adequate fluid intake is one of the main causes of constipation, along with low fiber intake and lack of exercise. Drinking more fluids may be one reason why one drink may help with constipation,” Stang said. “Oat milk contains some fibertoo, but probably not enough to make a difference for most people.”
Here's a nutrition breakdown, including fats and calories.
However, olive oil is still beneficial. However, some drinks may contain too much saturated fat and calories to be a daily drink, according to Stang. For example, Grande Oleato Cold Brew has 380 calories (19% of your daily value if you eat 2,000 calories a day) and 10 grams of saturated fat (50% of your daily value).
Other drinks in the Oleato line have a similar nutritional profile, although they are lower in calories and saturated fat. Of course, any of these drinks are perfectly fine to consume, but depending on your nutrition goals, some of them may take up more space in your daily caloric intake than is justified given the other nutrients they contain.
Here is the nutritional information:
Cold beer Oleato Golden Foam (16 fl oz)
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 34 grams (44% Daily Value)
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams (50% Daily Value)
Oleato Caffé Latte with oat milk (16 oz.)
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 23 grams (29% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams (15% Daily Value)
Oleato cold shaken espresso with oat milk and toffee (16 oz.)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 17 grams (22% DV)
- Saturated fat: 2.5 grams (13% DV)
“Most Americans are advised to switch to healthier fat sources, but not to increase their fat intake. There are exceptions where people may need a higher-fat diet, but this depends on health conditions rather than general recommendations for the population,” Stang said. “If you look at the nutritional value of these drinks, this is in no way a recommendation for a healthy drink.”
As a general rule, 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil per day is sufficient.
“Olive oil is an important part of a healthy diet,” Molzen said. “One of the only downsides to eating olive oil every day may be the added calories. However, a teaspoon of olive oil shouldn't make much of a difference.”
