Olive Oil Recipes that Promote Good Health

1. LEONARDO OLIVE OIL Olive Oil Recipes that Promote Good Health Olive oil is the best oil for cooking. It is rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that does not promote cholesterol build-up. It also is packed with anti-oxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties, the two virtues that help in maintaining good health and prevent infection of any kind. But, how to include olive oil in our foods? Well, here are some olive oil recipes. Best Recipes using Olive Oil that promote Weight Loss Salad: Various fiber rich vegetables are eaten raw or half-cooked to promote easy bowel movement. These foods do not stick into the intestines, thus, prevents undue bloating and undue accumulation of fat. Procedure to make Vegetable Salad •Take a mixing bowl. Add sautéed broccoli, half boiled beans, half boiled and shredded spinach, a few pieces of carrot, cucumber and onion. •Mix these and add a small pinch of salt and black pepper. •Dress it up with hot olive oil taken about 1 tbsp and toss well. This recipe tastes good and is filling enough to help you avoid fatty foods. Pasta: Pasta is another filling dish that tastes great with olive oil. You can prepare pasta through simple steps and treat yourself with a tasty treat without loading yourself with empty calories. Pasta is made more nutritious with olive oil. It involves ingredients like penne pasta, vegetables like broccoli, spring onion, capsicum, onions, tomatoes, green chilli and so on. Simple Pasta Recipe - Pasta can be prepared in no time through simple recipe. This recipe does not involve use of too much cheese or butter as the cooking medium is replaced by the olive oil. The oil adds distinct flavor to the pasta and imparts it delicious taste. LEONARDO OLIVE OIL https://www.leonardooliveoil.com Mail Id. info@leonardooliveoil.com Ph. +91- 124-2358939 14th Floor, 9a Building, Dlf Cyber City Phase-III, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122002

2. LEONARDO OLIVE OIL a.Boil about three to four cups of water for preparing approx. a cup full of pasta. Add a spoonful of olive oil and salt to it before setting the water to boil. b.In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté all vegetables excluding tomatoes and chillies. Add soya sauce and tomato sauce. Let it cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and chillies and cook them till these become mushy. c.Strain the boiled pasta using a strainer and place it under cold water. Now add the pasta to the simmering vegetables and toss well with spatula. You can add small amount of cheddar cheese to add more flavor to it. d.Garnish it with cilantro and shredded cheese and serve hot. These are a few low calorie recipes that can be prepared and stored too for later use. The energy remains high and these foods do not add to the calorie intake unnecessarily. The other healthy recipes involving olive oil are kidney gram salad, sprouts salad, chicken broth and brown rice, etc. These recipes taste great and one can digest easily too. Use of olive oil in cooking is recommended because of its rich anti-oxidant content. Various diseases like cancer, diabetes, nervous system disorder and ageing related ailments can be avoided till later in life. So, use olive oil and make your food healthier as well as tastier. LEONARDO OLIVE OIL https://www.leonardooliveoil.com Mail Id. info@leonardooliveoil.com Ph. +91- 124-2358939 14th Floor, 9a Building, Dlf Cyber City Phase-III, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122002