Heading into mid-October and giving thanks over Thanksgiving weekend, here is a little bit of slick science for a very well known oil that we may all be using – olive oil.

Here is the science about this oil. For 1 tbsp or 15 ml of olive oil there is:

• 132 calories
• 15g fat
• 4.6 g monounsaturated fat
• 1,464 mg omega 6-fatty acids
• 10,600 mg omega 9-fatty acids
• 2.15 mg Vitamin E

So what does all that mean? Good question. Olive oil has been well documented to being at the cornerstone for the healthy Mediterranean diet as the monounsaturated fats, flavones, quercetin and omega-9 fatty acids create a healthy combination of protective nutrients that are famous for heart health properties.

Enjoy using this healthy oil!

Happy kitchening, cooking & cuisine!