If you’ve ever swabbed a piece of crusty bread across a pool of fine, fruity olive oil, you know how delectable that liquid gold can be. But what if you were to skip that slice of sourdough and chose to drink a shot of olive oil instead? This wellness habit has been trending, and so we caught up with nutrition experts to learn about its health benefits and whether it’s a habit worth adopting.
Should You Drink a Shot of Olive Oil Every Morning?
Shots may already be part of your everyday routine, whether you gulp a shot (or two) of espresso before heading out the door or reach for a ginger shot or fire cider to aid digestion and gain immune support. What makes drinking a shot of olive oil every morning any different?
The practice has, of course, caused ripples of fascination across social media over the last few years, with TikTokers gamely diving in and celebrities like Hailey Bieber touting a shot with lemon juice as a pre-breakfast morning must.
As it turns out, greeting the day this way is hardly revolutionary. While it may not be universal, sipping a morning spoonful or two of top-notch extra-virgin olive oil is a tradition in some parts of the Mediterranean. Ancient civilizations, which revered olive oil for its healing properties, downed olive oil to cure gastrointestinal problems like indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea.
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