Diet Tip | FALL IN LOVE WITH OLIVE OIL
Although most oils increase the risk of heart disease, olive oil contains monounsaturated fat which lowers bad cholesterol - a significant contributory factor for increasing the risk of heart disease.
Nutritionists recommend consuming roughly 23 grammes of olive oil per day, which should help to keep your heart healthy.
But not all types of olive oil are the same, so to pick the best type of olive oil look for brands labelled “virgin” or "extra-virgin". This indicates it contains more polyphenols, a type of heart-healthy antioxidant.
To use, sprinkle a dash of olive oil over a salad or use it as dipping sauce for whole grain breadsticks. Olive oil also fries very well, and can be used in place of vegetable oil for stir frying vegetables and meat.
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