Olive oil is a 100% natural oil with a large concentration of monounsaturated fats. It’s a considerably better choice than many refined polyunsaturated plant oils, such as soybean, canola, or safflower oil, and it’s high in polyphenol antioxidants, as well as vitamins E and K.If you’re making a paleo product (or eating a paleo diet), you’ll want to know which oils are suitable on the paleo diet. There are some types of olive oil that are paleo, not every olive oil is. The greatest grade of olive oil that you may take on a paleo diet is extra virgin olive oil. Freshly squeezed olive juice is what Extra Virgin Olive Oil is.

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There is no refining or further processing, with the exception of a filtering step that removes the larger olive particles. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Butter/Ghee, Lard/Tallow/Animal Fat are unprocessed and cold which means they are paleo-friendly. Olive oil is a workhorse in any kitchen, but it’s especially important in a keto kitchen because it’s heavy in healthful monounsaturated fats.

A sprinkle of Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be used as a light salad dressing, a sautéing oil, or a marinade for meat and vegetables. Olives and olive oil contain a high level of antioxidants, including acteosides, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and phenyl propionic acids, according to research. Fatty acids, such as those present in olive oil, change cell membrane function, enzyme activity, insulin signaling, and gene expression, all of which affect glucose metabolism. Consumption of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Diets high in these good fats can also assist to counteract the negative effects of UV light, free radicals, poor diets, food allergies, and toxins on your skin.