{"id":93,"date":"2015-08-22T16:26:56","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=93"},"modified":"2017-01-16T03:08:22","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T03:08:22","slug":"is-olive-oil-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/is-olive-oil-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Olive Oil Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes, Olive oil is Paleo!
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Apart from the popular coconut oil<\/a>, olive oil is also one of the staple foods in the Paleo diet. Olive oil is an edible oil<\/a> made from mechanical pressing olives until the oil comes out. No chemical processing is allowed to produce olive oil. \u00a0It has been used by humans for thousands of years and the proof has been found in archaeological sites in Israel and has been popular in the Mediterranean diet for its health benefits.<\/p>\n Olive oil is mostly made up of monounsaturated fats \u00a0(at 73%) which can lower the cholesterol level in the body and a little part of saturated and polyunsaturated fats. It is less processed compared to other healthy oils around thus, the higher healthy fats and phenols or antioxidants it contain.<\/p>\n Olive oil is fairly resistant to heat that it can be used in cooking but in low heat as it is prone to oxidizing. It is best when unheated so it is ideal as salad dressings, condiments and marinades.<\/p>\n There are several types of Olive Oils and they are as follows:<\/p>\n Olive oil is a healthy food that deserves a place in your diet. Here are some benefits that olive oil offers:<\/p>\n There are several producers of olive oil around the world. Look for olive oils that indicate the harvest date Do not rely too much on the color of the oil. You can smell and taste the oil and it should smell and taste like olives. Choose extra virgin olive oil if you are following the Paleo diet as it came from mechanically pressing fresh olives and do not have chemicals added in it plus you can enjoy the full benefits of the oil.<\/p>\n With storing your olive oil, keep it in a cool, dark place. Unopened olive oil can last up to two years.\u00a0 Store olive oil in a dark or opaque container. Keep the bottle of olive oil away from light or heat as it can easily oxidize and turn rancid.<\/p>\n \u201cOlive oil has always been a nutrition saint. Its health benefits have been touted for ages \u2013 high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer\u2026the list goes on\u201d. \u2013 Chris Kresser<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOlive oil, especially good quality virgin olive oil with all the phenolics intact, is decently resistant to heat-incurred oxidative damage and a great addition to your diet\u201d. \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Defending Olive Oil\u2019s Reputation The Paleo Diet. Cooking Oils, Mushrooms and the Paleo Diet Chris Kresser. Is it Safe to Cook with Olive Oil? Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Is All Olive Oil Created Equal Paleo Leap. Paleo Fats Paleo Leap. Eat This: Olive Oil Paleo Leap. Buying and Cooking with Olive Oil Paleo Diet Food List. Ultimate Paleo Diet Food List Paleo Plan. Is Olive Oil Paleo? Eat Drink Paleo. Making Sense of Healthy Cooking Oils and Fats Authority Nutrition. Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is The Healthiest Fat on Earth Low density lipoprotein rich in oleic acid is protected against oxidative modification: implications for dietary prevention of atherosclerosis. Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\nTypes of Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Health Benefits of Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Selection and Storage of Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What Experts Say About Olive Oil.. Is It Paleo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
All you ever wanted to know about Olive Oil and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/defending-olive-oils-reputation\/#axzz3aSxo6Vbz<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/cooking-oils-mushrooms-and-the-paleo-diet-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/is-it-safe-to-cook-with-olive-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/is-all-olive-oil-created-equal\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/paleo-fats\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/eat-olive-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/buying-cooking-olive-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/ultimatepaleoguide.com\/paleo-diet-food-list\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.paleoplan.com\/ingredients\/olive-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/eatdrinkpaleo.com.au\/making-sense-of-healthy-cooking-oils-fats\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/87\/10\/3894.short<\/a><\/p>\nDid we miss anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n