How much olive oil should you actually eat?

How much olive oil should you actually eat?

We Danes are still cautious with oil. We use it in salads and maybe on bread, but the way we use olive oil in Denmark is far from the way it's used in Southern Europe. And that's a shame. Because good olive oil is not just a flavor enhancer, it's a foundation for a delicious, balanced, and healthy cuisine.

At CARDENAU, we dream of a Denmark where olive oil isn't just an accessory, but plays a natural leading role in cooking. Because it actually takes more than most people think to make a real difference.

The short answer

To benefit from the taste and properties of olive oil, you should consume 1.5-2 tablespoons a day. This is equivalent to approximately 20 grams . Don't just drizzle a little on a tomato salad, but use it generously in cooking, on bread, over vegetables, and as a dressing. Every day.

Why so much?

There are several good reasons:

• The flavor becomes deeper, rounder, and more satisfying.

• The consistency of the food becomes softer and more appealing.

• Digestion gets a gentle boost, especially when the oil is cold-pressed and of good quality.

• Health gets a boost - the oil supports the heart, brain and blood vessels.

And then there's the simple truth: food with olive oil just tastes better.

How to incorporate olive oil into your habits

It's not about eating salad every day, but about using the oil correctly:

• On vegetables : Baked, fried or steamed - a good drizzle of oil just before serving works wonders.

• Instead of butter : Try olive oil on freshly baked bread with a little salt.

• In hot dishes : Finish with a tablespoon of oil over pasta, risotto or soup. It makes all the difference.

• For breakfast : A trick from Southern European cuisine - drizzle a little oil over yogurt with fruit and nuts.

• As a dressing and dip : Stir in a little vinegar, mustard or lemon - and use generously.

From our kitchen to yours

In our family, we use olive oil morning, noon, and night. It's not something we skimp on – quite the opposite. When we develop new dishes, we often start with the oil. It forms the base, balances the flavor, and gives the body something to work with.

That's why we've chosen to offer an organic, cold-pressed olive oil that we use ourselves every day. It's made from hand-picked olives and pressed the same day - not to be exclusive, but because it tastes better.

Pour liberally and taste the difference.

Once you start using more olive oil, there's no going back. The food becomes more well-rounded, the vegetables more satisfying, and the flavor deeper. And you're doing something good for both yourself and your kitchen.

See our organic olive oil here and start pouring liberally.