The Stars’ Secret to Longevity and Perfect Bodies Revealed: Consuming Pure Olive Oil

The US Food and Drug Administration recommends taking at least 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day. Most people meet this requirement by cooking with olive oil or adding a few drops to every dish, but others choose a more decisive approach.

Drinking pure olive oil may sound like an eccentric health fad, but the truth is that it is very popular in the Mediterranean countries. Lately it seems to be becoming a trend among celebrities, who swear that extra virgin olive oil is the key to their health.

Here are some of them:

Goldie Hawn drinks 2 tablespoons of olive oil before bed and uses it to massage her face, which keeps her skin young and healthy.

Kourtney Kardashian drinks a tablespoon of olive oil every other day. Here, she shares her personal experience.

Dr. Drew Ramsey, clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, believes that the best way to get the most out of the benefits of olive oil is to drink a small glass of it. He even persuaded Carson Daly to do it on the American talk show Today.

Selena Gomez also drinks a small serving of olive oil before going on stage - a trick she learned from Kelly Clarkson.

Beyonce loves drinking olive oil so much that she even invested in a company that sells it in shot cups, to let consumers enjoy the taste of the oil.

Is it safe to drink olive oil?

Yes! It is a long-standing practice in the Mediterranean countries. Healthline reports that people living around the Mediterranean drink ¼ cup of olive oil a day.

What are the benefits of drinking olive oil?

Drinking olive oil has many health benefits. In this article you can read about the main ones, backed by scientific research.

How to start drinking olive oil?

First of all, choose a high-quality olive oil. Flavor matters! When it comes to olive oil, the more flavor, the more potential health benefits.

Start small. Let it be a teaspoon or a tablespoon at first, and then move on to an amount you like. We recommend starting with a milder, more unobtrusive olive oil until you get used to stronger flavors.

You may enjoy the experience more if you make it a ritual... put the oil in a small special glass and do not forget to enjoy the aroma before you drink it. Here you can read about the main 3 techniques for tasting olive oil.

High-quality extra virgin olive oil is full of polyphenols. These healthy compounds will cause a peppery sensation in the throat. That is a good thing! It is normal to cough, and in fact top-quality olive oils often cause a slight cough.

If you still decide that drinking pure olive oil is not for you, there is no need to worry. You will get enough benefits from it by including it regularly in your menu. The important thing is for the amount to reach the minimum of 2 tablespoons a day.

Here are some recommendations for people who do not want to drink olive oil:

• Add a tablespoon of olive oil to your morning smoothie.
• Drizzle olive oil over roasted vegetables, soups and pasta.
• Add a tablespoon to yogurt or oatmeal.
• Use olive oil instead of butter when you bake.