Today's Tip ~ Tuesday, January 4, 2011 (buy, kids, check, topic)

[PJSinger]

Anybody else having trouble writing 2011 instead of 2010? Haha. Anyhoo....... scroll on down, kids, for Today's Tip!


HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL
(From Mayo Clinic/Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.)

When choosing fats, olive oil is a healthy choice. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, a healthier type of fat that can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing the total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels in your blood.

According to the FDA, consuming about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day may reduce your risk of heart disease. You can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated fats rather than just adding more olive oil to your diet.

All types of olive oil contain monounsaturated fat, but "extra-virgin" or "virgin" olive oils are the least processed forms, so they're the most heart healthy. Those types contain the highest levels of polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant that also can promote heart health.

[AksarbeN]

This is a topic that I'm just not going to speak about. I want to stay out of trouble. lol

[nitram]

Pam, you're on a roll, another great tip...

Hey it's also good for relieving constipation too. Remember as a kid mom giving you olive oil.

[AksarbeN]

All the squeaks stopped after my using it for 30 days.

[CoastalMaine]

Originally Posted by AksarbeN

This is a topic that I'm just not going to speak about. I want to stay out of trouble. lol

Why not? Are you thinking about using it as a massage oil??? Kinda stinky for that if you ask me!

[paladinking]

Olive oil is good for preventing heart disease, but use it to cook everyday, That is too luxurious, after all, it is more expensive.

[hopedelivers]

Pam what can I say....your just too good!!!!

We use Virgin Olive Oil when frying. I still can't get the great tast of butter outta my brain. But with your health advice I will be using more Virgin Olive Oil for more uses!!!

Yes, it is remembering that it's 2011 especially when your writing a check and putting 2010 on it!

[SATX56]

I'll use a little extra virgin olive oil when I fry my bacon! Just to keep it from sticking.....

[tasmtairy]

I love using olive oil for cooking! That's all I'm gonna say about that!

[Bella52]

I buy EVOO by the gallon and use it all the time.