OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN

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Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed  variety and is often considered to be the healthiest type of olive oil. It’s extracted using natural methods and standardized for purity and certain sensory qualities, such as taste and smell

Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, along with vitamins E and K.

A tablespoon (about 14 grams) of olive oil contains the following nutrients

  1. Calories: 119
  2. Saturated fat: 14% of total calories
  3. Monounsaturated fat: 73% of total calories (mostly oleic acid)
  4. Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA): 11% of total calories
  5. Vitamin E: 13% of the Daily Value (DV)
  6. Vitamin K: 7% of the DV

Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and chronic disease