These alluring health benefits have made olive oil a popular cooking oil, but researchers claim it is best to consume olive unheated to reap its full benefits.
In fact, many Mediterranean populations drink a small glass of olive oil for this reason, but this may have downsides.
Despite its many health benefits, olive oil contains 120 calories per tablespoon, and consuming more calories than you burn could lead to weight gain.
What’s more, research in the journal of Free Radical Biology and Medicine suggests olive oil offers more benefits when eaten alongside other foods, like tomatoes.
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