Why is olive oil good for you What are the pros of it?
First, let's start with the cons. It's expensive, often 2 to 3 times the cost of plainer vegetable oils. Second, it has a strong, distinctive flavor. This is terrific in some cases, but used too often or with subtle flavors, it becomes too dominant. Last, it had a low burn/smoke point. This means that it breaks down and burns in frying over longer periods. Great for a quick saute, though.
The benefits are numerous: first, the flavor (when used sparingly) is terrific, and some olive oils have real "personality". Second it's rich in monounsaturated fat, which can lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein -- LDL or "bad" -- cholesterol. Virgin and Extra-virgin contain a good amount of polyphenols, which are an anti-oxidants. These purge out unstable molecules called free radicals and reduce harmful cellular inflammation.
How much calories does grilled chicken cook in olive oil contain?
Calorie wise olive oil is good option but one can use other substitutes too
What is the difference between olive oil and grape seed oil?
Grape Seed Oil is processed from the seeds of grapes, which are formed as a by-product of wine making. Because each seed yields a small amount of oil, grape seed oil is usually extracted chemically. The chemical extraction does have an impact on the flavor of the oil, but it makes grape seed oil affordable for people who want to purchase it. The oil is known for being light in color and flavor, with a hint of nuttiness. It is a polyunsaturated oil, and contains beneficial compounds such as linoleic acid.
Grape Seed Oil should not be confused with Rape Seed Oil. Rape seed oil is used in industrial settings and can be harmful if used as a food oil. A variant of Rape seed oil that is taken from specially developed cultivars with low erucic acid content in their seed oil is recognized as safe for use as a food grade oil in the US and in the EU. It is usually known as canola oil.
Can olive oil be used as a substitute for canola oil in frying shrimp cakes?
If you're deep frying, no- olive oil burns at a lower temp than canola. If you're pan-frying you could, but keep in mind that olive oil will impart flavor that is likely undesirable for your shrimp cakes.
Can you get sick from spoiled olive oil?
No. There should be no reason for illness unless it had become contaminated or had turned very rancid.
Can you put olive oil on your cutting board after it has been made?
EDIT by Kansas-Kate:
Cooking oils are not a good choice for conditioning butcher blocks and cutting boards. The best choice is a mixture of food-grade mineral oil + beeswax. This can be bought in bottles or tubes; tubes are preferable because the last bit of product can be squeezed out. You can also make your own; search online for DIY instructions.
Note: The mineral oil must be food-grade.
If you add virgin olive oil to your food will you lower your risk of atherosclerosis?
Olive oils and the mediterranean diet have a fame of being healthy for the heart. And we have the confirmation of the US Drug and Food Administration UU (FDA) that establishes that the daily consumption of olive oils is good due to its high oleic acid content, replacing saturated fats that help reduce the risk of suffer coronary diseases.
You can find more information here: oliveoilsfromspain.org/press/healthy-kitchens-healthy-lives-conference-highlights-mediterranean-diet-rich-olive-oils/
Does olive oil help your facial hair grow?
Olive oil will improve your facial hair growth and darkness of it it will also help it grow thicker. so yes it will help aplly it to your face for like a week then shave it then kepp doing that then you will see a big difference in you facial hair.
Which country produces 70 percent of the world olive oil Spain or Greece?
Greece
According to 2005 statistics, Greece produces 16% of the world's olive oil. Spain produces the most with 32%.
Is olive oil homogeneous or heteorgenous?
Cooking oil is an example of a homogeneous mixture, because it has the same consistancy throughout. There is no need to shake it up before using. Shaking is necessary when the contents of a solution settle at the bottom of a solution, such as in Italian salad dressing.
What is extra virgin olive oil used for?
Our primary use of "Sweet Oil" is for minor burns. My wife keeps a bottle in the kitchen and a quick dab of oil takes care of spatter burns or other accidental kitchen burns. Our son, when working at a fast food restaurant, accidentally dipped his fingers into a vat of fries oil. The store manager sent him home, without any first aid. We kept is fingers which had large blisters bathed with "Sweet Oil" for three or four days. The burns healed with no scarring.
How many times have olive oil been mentioned in the bible?
You'll need a second reference for this, however, olive oil was a precious oil. It held significant monitary value, and was therefore a commodity used to signify wealth. People of the biblical times viewed farmers "blessed" with abundant crops as wealthy and the other way around. Wealthy farmers were seen as "blessed", even if this weren't the case. Olive oil, being somewhat exspensive was used to "bless" people by anointing them with the oil. Anointing may be as little as a smudge or in many cases, they would drench the individual with olive oil. This would show the wealth and favor that God had given this individual.
Can olive oil to replace unsalted butter in a recipe?
Not really. They have different properties and cook differently. You can sometimes use olive oil to saute something in place of butter, but if the recipe calls for butter, use butter. Sometimes you can substitute vegetable oil or canola oil, but not olive oil.
Can you substitute olive oil for vegetable oil in a recipe for blueberry muffins?
Yes, you could, but it would give it a definitely different taste. Actually, you can substitute unsweetened applesauce for oil amounts in most recipes except cookies, pie crusts or any type of pastry dough.
How many grams of fat in 1 cup of olive oil?
There are 120 calories in a Tablespoon of olive oil, and there are 16 Tablespoons in a cup; so there are 1920 calories in a cup of olive oil.
How can you remove olive oil stains from a cashmere sweater?
To remove wine from a suede jacket, one must use one of the many available "Oxi Clean" products. If you do not have acces to an Oxi Clean stain remover then there are many other products you may use that have the same affect. Such as, Zout, Resolve, and Vanish.
If you received a shipment of frozen olive oil Is it still good after defrosting?
yes but i would keep it in the frig. tightly stored.