Backed by science
Why 20g of extra virgin olive oil a day?
Good habits stick when they're simple.
Ours is one daily measure of extra virgin olive oil: 20g, about 1½ tablespoons. Take it as a shot or over your food.
Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20g of olive oil containing at least 5mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20g.
That's the authorised health claim, and it's why our ritual is 20g.
A European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) authorised health claim which also sits in the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register.