Coffee
has properties with health benefits that are proven every year with new studies around the world
.
But among the numerous options, one appears that is strange:
coffee with olive oil.
There are various ways to consume the beans obtained from the coffee plant.
It can be prepared from
previously roasted and ground coffee beans
and thousands of varieties appear that make this drink an experience.
A lot even has to do with the region and maturity it has, local customs and people usually make combinations.
According to a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience and carried out at John Hopkins University in Baltimore (United States), regular coffee consumption improves the
neuronal connection of our hippocampus, related to memory
, among other benefits.
It is known that coffee is an ideal infusion to start the morning and has a bitter taste, so some people prefer to sweeten it with milk, sugar or honey.
However, there are also those who joined a growing trend in recent times: adding a tablespoon of olive oil.
What they call
oleate.
What does coffee do with olive oil?
Coffee , of course, has caffeine,
which
has many effects on your body's metabolism.
Some of them are:
Coffee is one of the most drunk infusions in the world.
Stimulates the central nervous system, helps it "wake up" and give a boost of energy
It is a diuretic, so it helps the body get rid of extra water and salt by urinating more
Increases the release of acid in the stomach, sometimes leading to an upset stomach or heartburn
In turn,
olive oil
is a highly nutritious fat of plant origin, with notable
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cardioprotective properties.
This is highlighted on its website by the Spanish Heart Foundation, which also emphasizes that all these beneficial effects are supported by scientific evidence.
Olive oil is a highly nutritious plant-based fat.
One of the first studies that showed the potential effects of
extra virgin olive oil was the
PREvention with MEDiterránea Diet (PREDIMED)
study
published in
The New England Journal of Medicine.
What is the use of coffee with olive oil or oleate according to an expert
One of the main differences between the ingredients is their nutritional values, since coffee is made up of
caffeine and oils such as cafestol and kahweol.
For its part, olive oil contains
saturated fats, calcium and potassium.
Specialist
Beata Rydyger
assured
Healthline
that there is no evidence to prove the positive results of the mixture:
“Adding olive oil to coffee is not that common, so there is not much scientific evidence to support that it offers any specific health benefits,” he warns.
Adding olive oil to coffee is not that common, expert baristas say.
Therefore, before any decision related to food and health,
it is always important to consult a doctor first
so that he or she can guide the person according to each household.
Beyond that, health portals suggest possible effects that this combination could produce in the body:
AVOID DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS.
Both coffee and olive oil have laxative properties, which help the intestine to evacuate the waste it produces, but when taken in large quantities it can result in stomach problems.
“When olive oil is combined with caffeine, another factor that can promote a bowel movement, people can feel the effects,”
specialist Lauren Manaker told
Eat this, not that
.
Keep in mind that because most coffee preparations with olive oil contain milk, people with
lactose intolerance
should avoid its consumption.
This is because, according to
the Mayo Clinic
, this group of people is prone to problems such as
gas, bloating and diarrhea
when they eat dairy products.
SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANTS.
In addition, coffee and olive oil have high amounts of antioxidants.
How to prepare coffee with extra virgin olive oil.
In this way, it is regrettable that combined, their effects could be enhanced to
reduce inflammation and protect cells from free radicals
.
CALORIES.
Specialist
Theresa Dvorak
commented to the
Health University of Utah
site the following:
“Every time a person adds oil or fat to food or drink, that calorie consumption will automatically increase, but olive oil is a great source of calories because it is one of those
unsaturated fatty oils
.”
How to drink coffee with forget oil according to a barista's recipe
According to
barista expert Rufus Gideon
, there are two ways to add virgin olive oil to coffee:
With black coffee
, and the flavor is not very good because the oil is cut by the black coffee and it is an unbalanced drink.
With milk
, creaming it with a vaporizer, the milk is emulsified with the oil, and it integrates much better with the milk, creating a homogeneous mixture, which is very delicious with coffee.
The difference between black coffee and coffee with milk to add extra virgin olive oil.
Photo Shutterstock.
"I recommend a
double espresso
, emulsified milk with olive oil and pour over the coffee, and the oil enriches the drink and brings out the flavors of the coffee," he explains.
And he concludes: "Plus, it makes it look even better. A silkier, creamier texture."