How to Drink Olive Oil for Weight Control

Research from Beloit College in Wisconsin has shown that taking a daily tablespoon of olive oil can help increase weight loss by one extra pound a week. Olive oil helps increase metabolism by allowing fat cells to become energy instead of being stored in the body. Many people who take olive oil for weight control say it is not a fad diet, rather a lifestyle change.

• Add a drizzle of olive oil to drinks throughout the day to prevent snacking. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends two tablespoons of olive oil a day to prevent heart disease. Add a bit of olive oil to water, juice and tea to get the recommended two tablespoons daily.


• Use caution when drinking olive oil straight. Some dieter’s prefer drink olive oil like a shot of liquor. Ingesting olive oil this way can be hard for the stomach to digest. It may cause gas, bloating or nausea.


• Mix olive oil with a morning juice to help control appetite. The best time to take olive oil is in the morning. Olive oil gives a metabolic boost that helps maintain high energy levels.


• Remember to add the olive oil to your daily caloric intake. There are about 110 calories in one tablespoon of olive oil. Dieter's tracking calories should include calories obtained from olive oil.


• Drink olive oil on an empty stomach. Olive oil aids in digestion, making it easier for waste to move through the system. Drinking olive oil after eating a large meal may cause stomach upset.


• Give yourself time to adjust to olive oil. Many dieters reported they did not like the taste of olive oil at first. Start with small amounts to help your body adjust.