How to Use Olive Oil to Promote Weight Loss

Olive oil has a long list of associated health benefits. It's well known for reducing cholesterol levels and protecting against heart disease but, surprisingly for a fat, it can also help you lose weight. The Shangri-La Diet and the Mediterranean Diet both rely on the consumption of olive oil as a component of their weight loss plans. Research in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that olive oil can assist with weight loss because it increases fat metabolism--the rate at which we break down body fat. The key is to ensure that olive oil is the main source of fat in the diet, alongside smaller amounts of saturated fat.