Move over coconut oil, the real superfood is in the house! Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the new and emerging health trend that we encourage everyone to try. With its numerous health benefits and irresistible taste, it’s no surprise we’re obsessed with drizzling olive oil on just about everything!
Extra virgin olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean dietary pattern and is considered the healthiest choice of olive oil. Multiple intervention trials have used EVOO as their primary dietary fat and have seen a reduction in cardiovascular disease in both a primary and secondary setting. So on that note, here are 5 easy ways you can incorporate more EVOO into your diet.
1. Vegetables
Roasting your vegetables with EVOO has never been easier (or tastier). Simply drizzle the desired amount of EVOO over your vegetables and cook in the oven on 200 degrees for about an hour.
This is one of the most common ways to incorporate EVOO into your everyday diet.
2. On Salads
Move over Italian dressing and say hello to a combination of olive oil and vinegar to create a dressing. Simply add EVOO, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper together and voila you have a salad dressing that is not only healthy but also super delicious.
3. In Cakes, Pastries and Pies
Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent substitute for butter in most of your beloved cakes, pastries and pies. While cakes and pastries are still not the healthiest choices for us, because after all, cake is still cake, the addition of EVOO is certainly healthier than butter.
4. On Bread
Have you ever tried olive oil on bread? If you haven’t, you are missing out on what is one of the most delicious pre dinner snacks! Simply toast up some wholegrain bread (sourdough is our favourite) and once cooked to your desirability, drizzle over some EVOO. Not only will you have a tasty 4pm snack, but you also have a healthy and filling one as well!
5. Marinating your Seafood and Meats
EVOO is a perfect base ingredient in countless marinades for a variety of meats and seafood. While it has a superb flavour on its own, it can also help draw out companion ingredients. Next time you marinate your meat consider using EVOO as your base ingredient!
Bon Appetite’ Ladies and Gentlemen!
