Light olive oil does not exist. It is a marketing term used to describe refined olive oil which is olive oil that has been stripped of odor, color and taste. As well, light olive oil does not contain fewer calories or fat.

Light olive oil does not exist. It is a marketing term used to describe refined olive oil which is olive oil that has been stripped of odor, color and taste. As well, light olive oil does not contain fewer calories or fat.
Did you know that the FDA says consuming two tablespoons of olive oil a day may reduce the risk of heart disease, due to its high monounsaturated fatty acid especially oleic acid which doctors say is a healthy dietary fat? Olive oil also contains polyphenols, phenolic compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal including vitamins E,…