It is scientifically proven that extra virgin olive oil has health-promoting properties. But did you know that olive oil fits perfectly into any diet to help with weight loss? You may have also heard that olive oil by definition doesn’t make you fat, but honestly, that isn’t always the case. So how does it work? Can you lose weight with olive oil?
Effect of Olive Oil on Your Body
Organic olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants (vitamins C and E). This combination gives olive oil a positive effect on the body. Monounsaturated fatty acids help burn fat. This process is triggered immediately after consuming the oil and continues for several hours after the meal.
They also stimulate digestion. Additionally, natural substances enter the bloodstream that help control cholesterol levels. This combination also stimulates the immune system and helps lower blood pressure!
Losing Weight with Olive Oil
It’s important to mention that olive oil does contain calories. However, these are burned faster than regular fats. This fat-burning process starts almost immediately after consuming the oil and continues for several hours. This makes olive oil a helpful aid in weight loss. Olive oil also helps curb hunger faster than, for example, butter. This doesn’t mean you won’t gain weight with an olive oil diet, but rather that it’s part of the process when you adapt your regular eating habits and include our olive oil. It’s just one part of the journey.
Olive Oil and Weight Loss: What Does the Science Say?
We appreciate that you believe us on good faith. To back it up, we’re sharing some scientific studies that support the above. Check out this study and this study, which both look at the effects of the Mediterranean diet (including fruit, vegetables, nuts, fish, and olive oil) versus a regular diet. Both studies concluded that the Mediterranean diet is more effective for weight loss compared to a standard diet that includes more meat and dairy.
Eating with Olive Oil
It’s also a great idea to eat olives themselves. The effect is the same. The advantage of olive oil is, of course, that it can be used more often and easily. On this website, we have various recipes for all kinds of dishes using our delicious oil.
Also read: This is the nutritional value of (extra virgin) olive oil
