Mediterranean Chef’s Daily Olive-Oil Shot Promises Satiety, Faces Scientific Skepticism
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Mediterranean chef Suzy Karadsheh promotes extra-virgin olive oil as a daily “liquid gold” to curb cravings and support heart health, even taking a morning olive oil shot. Experts caution that while olive oil can modestly boost GLP-1 after meals and aid replacement of saturated fats, it is not equivalent to prescription GLP-1 drugs; the health benefits come from overall dietary swaps and a balanced Mediterranean lifestyle rather than a single ingredient.
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