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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is the top grade of olive oil, extracted from olives by mechanical means only, without chemical refining. It is mostly monounsaturated fat.

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Healthy fats still contribute calories

A tablespoon provides 119 kcal in the OHSU table. Portion size therefore remains relevant when oil is added rather than substituted for another fat. 1

What about high-heat cooking?

DGE advises using heat-stable oils for frying and avoiding smoking oil. It considers cold-pressed oils less suitable for deep-frying than refined oils because they are less heat-stable. 2

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  1. Nutrition Card Set: Olive Oil Oregon Health & Science University