The Cry Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 'Stop breaking my bonds'
- Linda Nyamekye MSc. BSc. Dip. Cert.
- Mar 10, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 10, 2022
Yes, extra virgin olive oil cries anytime you misuse it. Keep reading to find out more. Olive oil is extracted from olives through different processes. The oil can be refined or unrefined. Refined oils are highly processed whereas unrefined oils are not highly processed or treated so they are pure.
BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL
High in antioxidants
Low in saturated fat
Reduces inflammation
Helps with blood cholesterol
Good for the heart
Has some antibacterial properties
NUTRITION INFORMATION OF OLIVE OIL
1 tablespoon of olive oil provides:
Calories - 99kcal
Fat - 11g
Vitamin E - 56mg
HOW TO USE OLIVE OIL
How you use olive oil should be based on whether it is refined or unrefined. The refined olive oil can contain heat and still maintain its bonds to perform its functions. Hence refined olive oils are best for grilling, frying and cooking. The unrefined olive oil (Extra Virgin olive oil) on the other hand is not meant for cooking due to the nature of the bonds. When high heat is applied to extra virgin olive oil, the bonds break down and this affect its health benefits. Hence extra virgin olive oil is best used in its raw form such as sprinkling it on some salad, rice, bread or adding it to smoothies.
SUMMARY
Stop the tears of Extra virgin olive oil by using it as it is, don’t heat it and use the refined olive oil for cooking or frying. Remember that bonds hold molecules together and if you destroy the bonds of a molecule, it will affect the structure of that molecule. Once the structure of a molecule is destroyed, it cannot perform its full functions. Thank you for visiting, kindly share. Click on the link below to watch the demonstration version on YouTube https://youtu.be/dR7ndTwmxUs
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