Extra virgin olive oil, healthy calories
The healthy extra virgin olive oil has 9.5 calories per gram. Using it as a condiment for all meals, a daily consumption of 40-60 g can be hypothesized, equivalent to 400-600 kcal, out of the 2,000-3,000 calories typically recommended as an appropriate energy intake for a healthy adult.
Compared to other condiments, the prince of the Italian table fears no rivals. What makes it so are its health benefits. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, it is considered a food useful in combating cardiovascular diseases and an ally to intestinal well-being, due to its soothing effect on the mucosa and mild laxative properties.
Oil, preferably extra virgin, in the diet is also recommended by nutritionists. Not necessarily extra virgin, olive oil is also the best choice for frying. Its characteristics make it highly resistant to the high temperatures required for this cooking method, which with other oils (except peanut oil) can cause fat alteration, making it toxic.
