Wrong Advice On “Good Morning America” on Olive Oil
Just now, GMA did a segment on the best foods to live a long, healthy life.
In the report, they say that you should eat 2-3 tablespoons a day of olive oil. That’s 360 calories from oil. It’s insane.
Dr. Oz, Oprah’s guy, says one teaspoon a day is fine. I totally agree. PLEASE but back on olive oil as it is 100% fat and 120 calories a tablespoon.
Jim
Alternatively there is the option of the extremely low-fat cooking sprays that you can buy. There is only 1 calorie per spray.
Comment by Davinda — June 24, 2009 at 8:44 am
But be careful as it really isn’t just one calorie. Most cans of spray are actually around 500 calories for the total can, so it can add up to more than you think.
BUT, I use it all the time. I’m just careful to just give it one fast shot.
Comment by Jim Karas — June 24, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Do you think there are health benefits to olive oil that make it worth getting the 1 tsp.-(1 tbsp. tops) per day, if you can work it into your 1200 calories and otherwise low fat diet?
Comment by Angela — June 25, 2009 at 8:52 am
Yes, I do, but truly, one teaspoon is enough.
Comment by Jim Karas — June 25, 2009 at 9:15 am