What's Your Opinion On Olive Oil?

K_Train450
K_Train450 Posts: 122 Member
in Food and Nutrition
After seeing the high calorie density of olive oil, and the fat content, I have been wary of using it. Is it still okay to consume on a low Carb diet with restricted Calories? Or is there better options?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,419 Member
    It's the best oil to use for low heat cooking.

    If you are going low carb, you need to increase your fats by a lot. Because what else are your choices? Protein? All low carb plans include a lot of fats. :ohwell: You need them!
  • K_Train450
    K_Train450 Posts: 122 Member
    I've been hearing something similar to this. Thanks!
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    I personally recommend coconut oil. Olive is a great oil and will not hurt, but help your health if eaten. As long as you can fit healthy oils into your diet while staying reasonable with your calorie goals then go for it.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,419 Member
    Okay, so that being said, my fats are set at 45%, Protein 25%, and Carbs 30%. I feel much better with lower carbs ( not LOW low) and lots of fat. I'm at my maintenance weight, and have been for five years.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    After seeing the high calorie density of olive oil, and the fat content, I have been wary of using it. Is it still okay to consume on a low Carb diet with restricted Calories? Or is there better options?

    "Oil" is another name for "liquid fat". All or almost all oils are pretty much 100% fat.

    Having said that, dietary fat is not your enemy, and olive oil is a good source of a decent-quality dietary fat. As long as you are not exceeding your goals for fat, drizzle on the olive oil!
  • Midnight_Sunshine
    Midnight_Sunshine Posts: 369 Member
    Okay, so that being said, my fats are set at 45%, Protein 25%, and Carbs 30%. I feel much better with lower carbs ( not LOW low) and lots of fat. I'm at my maintenance weight, and have been for five years.

    Holy crap!! That is really really low protein!!!
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    Use it, eat it, love it!
  • Joannie30
    Joannie30 Posts: 415 Member
    Olive oil is healthy fats anyway, so its fine. I cook with it every single day in life (and i use quite a bit sometimes depending on what i'm cooking) I also use olive oil spread instead of butter and i've lost 48lbs so far since Feb of this year.

    Jx
  • yowza101
    yowza101 Posts: 196 Member
    Olive oil is one the heathiest oils you can cook with.
  • bubblicious84
    bubblicious84 Posts: 74 Member
    It's the best oil to use for low heat cooking.

    If you are going low carb, you need to increase your fats by a lot. Because what else are your choices? Protein? All low carb plans include a lot of fats. :ohwell: You need them!

    Ditto. Olive oil is also great for making your own salad dressings, too. Don't be put off by fats; they're essential for good health and will help you lose weight, actually, by providing the nutrients you need and helping you feel fuller.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    It's delicious and will help you absorb nutrients from greens and veggies. Always add a little fat to your salads, as the body needs it to carry the phytonutrients into your cells.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    It's the only oil I use. Polyunsaturated oils are linked to cancer.
  • K_Train450
    K_Train450 Posts: 122 Member
    Haha thanks everyone. Personally I try to have my ratios as 60% protein, 25 % fats, and the rest as carbs(15%). I have heard conflicting things about adding more fat on a low Carb diet so I was just wondering.
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
    Use it, eat it, love it!
    ^^^ This
  • bubblicious84
    bubblicious84 Posts: 74 Member
    Haha thanks everyone. Personally I try to have my ratios as 60% protein, 25 % fats, and the rest as carbs(15%). I have heard conflicting things about adding more fat on a low Carb diet so I was just wondering.

    Where did you hear this?
  • SadieToughLady
    SadieToughLady Posts: 44
    I personally love olive oil, but I too cringe when I see the calorie content. I don't worry so much about the fat because it is a heart healthy fat and we need the food fats in our diets. That being said, I use it in moderation.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,419 Member
    Okay, so that being said, my fats are set at 45%, Protein 25%, and Carbs 30%. I feel much better with lower carbs ( not LOW low) and lots of fat. I'm at my maintenance weight, and have been for five years.

    Holy crap!! That is really really low protein!!!

    Not really - the site will default to 15%, so I actually increased it by 10%. That gets me to about 100g a day. Plenty for a woman at goal weight - I don't lift heavy...That setting also leaves me with about 110g Carbs. The rest fat. I have a hard time getting that much protein without feeling stuffed.




  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 Member
    I love olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil. It has good fats, great for low heat cooking and adds incredible flavor to food.

    Good oil for high heat cooking is safflower oil. Just as healthy.
  • K_Train450
    K_Train450 Posts: 122 Member
    Haha thanks everyone. Personally I try to have my ratios as 60% protein, 25 % fats, and the rest as carbs(15%). I have heard conflicting things about adding more fat on a low Carb diet so I was just wondering.

    Where did you hear this?
    It's more of the fact that I need to clean up my "fat" eating habits and start adding in more healthy fats. Personally my doctor told me to go low Carb AND low fat, which I disagree with totally, but I tend to eat meat-based fat alot and this will cause problems down the road unfortunatel y

    Edit: so as far as I can see, Olive Oil is the way to go!
  • lisamarie2181
    lisamarie2181 Posts: 560 Member
    I personally recommend coconut oil. Olive is a great oil and will not hurt, but help your health if eaten. As long as you can fit healthy oils into your diet while staying reasonable with your calorie goals then go for it.

    I agree coconut oil is a great option, but you have to be careful because it has alot of saturated fat. I buy the organic coconut oil from traders and it has 12g of saturated fat. Olive oil I believe only has one or two.

    I do low carb also and do use olive oil, just like anything though, watch how much you are using because it is very easy to use more then one tbsp at a time if not measuring.

    I just posted a question about the amount of fat other low carbers eat, I know if you do a style similar to south beach, I don't believe the fat is supposed to be that high. They promote lean proteins and good fats, where as it seems atkins style promotes eating any kind of fat, but not sure it that is the greatest if you are consuming a large amount of saturated fat. Still working out the kinks with that lol
  • Halleeon
    Halleeon Posts: 309 Member
    I use it, it's a healthy fat. I also do not restrict my calories to a low-calorie plan. I eat at least my BMR per day, generally shoot for a little over especially if I have exercised....and I love me some good fats!
  • vanessairene
    vanessairene Posts: 104 Member
    It's the best oil to use for low heat cooking.

    If you are going low carb, you need to increase your fats by a lot. Because what else are your choices? Protein? All low carb plans include a lot of fats. :ohwell: You need them!


    Exactly! You need energy from somewhere, so make friends with healthy fats. Olive oil is amazing. Use it!
  • vanessairene
    vanessairene Posts: 104 Member
    FYI... I'm low carb (on my way to Primal/Paleo eating) and keep and open diary. Feel free to friend me for any ideas.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I love olive oil.

    The benefits of the oil out weigh the calories in it IMO.

    I use it for everything.
  • smaschin
    smaschin Posts: 91
    Shes OK but i wouldnt kick Jessica Rabbit out of bed to get to her ;-)
  • MissFitVee
    MissFitVee Posts: 1 Member
    Hi all ,Try fry light, it comes in olive oil, sunflower oil,smokey bbq and better than butter, they also do a ceasar salad dressing at only one calorie per spray (",)
  • Love_flowers
    Love_flowers Posts: 365 Member
    You havent tried proper olive oil until you have tasted the unbeliably tasty and rich Pure virgin olive oil from Morocco! Seriously its soooo not like that we buy from the stores.

    mhmm, just the memory of the last time I had the real stuff makes my mouth water yummi!
  • K_Train450
    K_Train450 Posts: 122 Member
    Haha sounds good :)
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    Use it, eat it, love it!

    ^^THIS^^

    Fat does not make you fat! I use a tablespoon of olive oil almost daily and I regularly eat avocados and nuts. Good fats have been shown to help with weight loss and bad cholesterol. Fats also make you feel fuller longer and give you a sense of satisfaction so you're prone to eat less overall. I've modified my diet so I can afford those good fats numbers wise and I'm almost down 41 lbs.

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