Brief
The satiÂatÂing power of the fatty acids found in olive oil leads to a greater feelÂing of fullÂness. Extra virÂgin olive oil does conÂtain caloÂries but it is a healthÂier type of fat and is a great alterÂnaÂtive to the othÂers like butÂter or refined oils, espeÂcially if you are on a diet.
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