Olive oil is a healthy fat and one that you should include in your daily diet.   It is a calorie dense food with 119 calories per tablespoon so you have to watch your portions.  Most people tend to use a heavy hand with this delicious oil turning a healthy dish into a caloric nightmare.

If you aren’t sure how to healthfully include olive oil in your cooking, here are a few tips to incorporate this healthy fat.

1.  Use a Misto mister or a basting brush to spread the oil in a pan to provide the flavor you want without the extra calories.

2.  When adding olive oil at the end of the cooking process to enhance the dish get out your measuring spoons!  A teaspoon of oil is a surprisingly decent amount of oil to add to your dish.

3.  Use the real thing.  3 or 4 kalamata olives crushed with some garlic and a pinch of salt adds a delicious, meaty flavor to any pasta or chicken dish.

Drop me a note and let me know your tips for incorporating healthy fats into your diet!

Now go run!

Keli 🙂