On the Best of Zoe podcast, host Jonathan Wolf revisited his conversation with olive oil expert Elizabeth Berger and Professor Tim Spector, who shone a light on a 2018 study's eye-opening findings around the liquid gold dressing. The research touted olive oil's impressive health perks, including slashing risks of heart disease, strokes, and breast cancer. Yet, it seems Brits are missing out as they're consuming barely one bottle a year when the study showed top results at around four tablespoons a day.
Professor Tim lauded the "huge logistical exercise" that the Spanish study completed to carry out the study, but the country's ties to the olive oil industry brought the results into question. However, a repeat trial in the US confirmed the myriad of health advantages and a remarkable 41% drop in stroke risk for regular consumers. The nutrition expert encouraged people to pour olive oil into their diets, but not in their cooking, suggesting it's best served in its raw form such as dressing, but there are some unique ways to incorporate it, the professor explained: "I hardly use butter at all, I reach for the olive oil every time.
" Olive oil expert Elizabeth suggested adding a drizzle to your morning marmalade toast, describing it as "uplifting" and "extremely good for your health". She also recommended using it as a substitute for fat when baking to make your baked goods more moist or when making granola. Although heating olive oil can cause it to lose some nutrients, it enhanc.
