Finest Food Found in the Bible
Olive oil is the most important food in the Bible. It’s mentioned more than 200 times and is the symbol of goodness, purity and especially—long life. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke the beloved physician records olive oil as one of the few specific healing foods mentioned by Jesus (Luke 10:34).
If you want to serve really delicious meals while pouring on the health benefits, start your menu planning with olive oil in mind.
Stock your pantry with two types:
• Extra-virgin olive oil for a rich taste and full body. Use unheated for bread dipping, drizzling, and salad dressings
• Light-colored or Gentile olive oil for cooking and sautéing
Stored in a dark, cool place, olive oil can be kept up to 6 months. Refrigerating or freezing olive oil will increase its shelf life. Olive oil becomes solid when chilled or frozen. To liquefy, simply bring to room temperature.
Three Grades of Olive Oil
Experts tell us that the lower the acid, the better the oil. However, you can't taste its acidity like you can with lemons or vinegar.
1. Extra-virgin olive oil is considered the best grade of olive oil. It's unprocessed—produced without the use of heat—and its acidity level doesn't exceed 1 percent. It will have the most intense, fruity flavor and darkest color. It is usually the most expensive.
2. Virgin olive oil is also unprocessed, with an acidity level no higher than
2 percent. Less expensive, this type of oil is still quite flavorful and can be used for dipping and salad dressings.
3. Pure olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive oils. Its acidity is no higher than 1.5 percent. It's milder than virgin olive oil and is perfect for cooking and sautéing e.g. white meat and fish.
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Olive oil, whether light or deep green-colored, contains 120 calories and
14 grams of fat per tablespoon. Many people substitute olive oil for saturated fats in cooking because it’s rich in monounsaturated fat.
Saturated fats such as butter, shortening, and stick margarine are solid at room temperature. They are still the preferred choice for baking. (Or try this healthy Extra-light olive oil.)
When substituted for saturated fat, the monounsaturated fats in olive oil help reduce your level of LDL or "bad" cholesterol while maintaining your "good" HDL cholesterol. This helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Additionally, extra-virgin olive oil contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which prevent damage to blood vessels and reduce high blood pressure.
Also, studies show that women whose diets are higher in monounsaturated fats are less likely to develop breast cancer.
Concerned about weight loss? Olive oil helps you to stay satisfied longer. Olive oil, like other fats, takes longer for your body to digest and use for energy. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets often leave people feeling hungry, which can lead to excessive snacking.
Olive oil is the most important food in the Bible. It’s mentioned more than 200 times and is the symbol of goodness, purity and especially—long life. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke the beloved physician records olive oil as one of the few specific healing foods mentioned by Jesus (Luke 10:34).
If you want to serve really delicious meals while pouring on the health benefits, start your menu planning with olive oil in mind.
Stock your pantry with two types:
• Extra-virgin olive oil for a rich taste and full body. Use unheated for bread dipping, drizzling, and salad dressings
• Light-colored or Gentile olive oil for cooking and sautéing
Stored in a dark, cool place, olive oil can be kept up to 6 months. Refrigerating or freezing olive oil will increase its shelf life. Olive oil becomes solid when chilled or frozen. To liquefy, simply bring to room temperature.
Three Grades of Olive Oil
Experts tell us that the lower the acid, the better the oil. However, you can't taste its acidity like you can with lemons or vinegar.1. Extra-virgin olive oil is considered the best grade of olive oil. It's unprocessed—produced without the use of heat—and its acidity level doesn't exceed 1 percent. It will have the most intense, fruity flavor and darkest color. It is usually the most expensive.
2. Virgin olive oil is also unprocessed, with an acidity level no higher than
2 percent. Less expensive, this type of oil is still quite flavorful and can be used for dipping and salad dressings.
3. Pure olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive oils. Its acidity is no higher than 1.5 percent. It's milder than virgin olive oil and is perfect for cooking and sautéing e.g. white meat and fish.
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Olive oil, whether light or deep green-colored, contains 120 calories and
14 grams of fat per tablespoon. Many people substitute olive oil for saturated fats in cooking because it’s rich in monounsaturated fat.
Saturated fats such as butter, shortening, and stick margarine are solid at room temperature. They are still the preferred choice for baking. (Or try this healthy Extra-light olive oil.)
When substituted for saturated fat, the monounsaturated fats in olive oil help reduce your level of LDL or "bad" cholesterol while maintaining your "good" HDL cholesterol. This helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Additionally, extra-virgin olive oil contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which prevent damage to blood vessels and reduce high blood pressure.
Also, studies show that women whose diets are higher in monounsaturated fats are less likely to develop breast cancer.
Concerned about weight loss? Olive oil helps you to stay satisfied longer. Olive oil, like other fats, takes longer for your body to digest and use for energy. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets often leave people feeling hungry, which can lead to excessive snacking.
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Do use olive oil for its flavor, or for its health benefits?
3 COMMENTS:
Hey Marilyn!
Thanks for sharing, I love using olive oil. My favourite is how you have it in the photo. Dip into the bread: ) yummy!
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Manni
i started using it for the health benefits but now i also enjoy the taste :)
I LOVE olive oil. I make an Italian dipping sauce that makes bread go down even faster. Very informative post.
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