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The one souvenir I brought back from Spain last year was a nice peppery bottle of Spanish olive oil.
Original photo from Catharine Malzahn testing Saint Supply Olive Oil Living Elixir
Since then Ive been wondering how else I could incorporate the pantry staple into my diet.
Enter: olive oil shots.
If youre wondering if taking shots of olive oil is good for you, the short answer isyes.
Taking my daily shot of Saint Supply olive oil
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Ill be the first to admit: I was initially a skeptic.
I took one shot of olive oil every day for a week, and heres how it went.
I am pleased to announce it went down super easily and did not have any strong flavor.
In fact, there was a pleasant peppery aftertaste that transported me to the Mediterranean.
For as long as I can remember Ive had a slow digestive system.
Taking my daily shot of Saint Supply olive oil
Surprisingly, the olive oil shots significantly helped my digestive system, which I noticed immediately.
I also felt full much longer than I usually doone morning around 10:30 a.m. My bottle of Saint Supply Living Elixir
Who should take olive oil shots?
Who might be a candidate to take olive oil shots?
My bottle of Saint Supply Living Elixir
Anyone looking to support heart health, digestion, and inflammation may benefit, says Shapira.
“Plus, its anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce joint pain and overall improve your well-being.
How do you take olive oil shots?
Moderation is key, says Heather Snead,Live Consciousexpert and nutritionist.
Taking multiple shots wont give you more benefits faster.
I followed up my shot with a glass of water, but this is optional.
Take it before a meal, after a meal, with water, without waterits totally up to you.
You may find it more beneficial and easier on digestion when incorporated into meals, says Snead.
Who should avoid olive oil shots?
If you have regular bowel movements
Its true what they saytoo much of anything can have a negative impact.
Downing shots of oil can cause stomach upset or even diarrhea, says Taub-Dix.
Catharine Malzahn is the contributing associate beauty editor atGlamour.
