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 Pure,
all-natural foods have been gaining in popularity. From choosing
whole-wheat pastas over enriched pasta to brown rice over white
rice, Americans are paying more attention to what they eat.
And when it comes to cooking,
olive oil has become a popular, all-natural selection, due in
part to praise it has received from health experts for a high
content of "good" fats (monounsaturated) and the ability
to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.
Consuming about two tablespoons
of olive oil per day may reduce your risk of heart disease, according
to the Food and Drug Administration. The Mayo Clinic says that
you can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated
fats, rather than just adding more olive oil to your diet.
"With natural foods and
pure ingredients growing in popularity, consumers are looking
for foods that are not only delicious, but also contribute to
their overall health," says Peggy Ellingson, vice president
of marketing for Land O'Lakes.
All-natural olive oil has been
a dietary staple in kitchens around the world for thousands of
years -- Homer called it "liquid gold," while Hippocrates
referred to it as "the great therapeutic." Today, it
has a growing foothold in American cuisine.
While you may know that olive
oil is good for you, the opportunities to use it may not be as
obvious: Maybe it doesn't seem to go well with steamed vegetables,
or you'd still prefer to use butter on your toast or baked goods.
Fortunately, there are many ways to add the goodness of olive
oil into your diet:
- Substitute for vegetable oil
when topping salads with oil and vinegar dressing.
- Spritz on veggies before grilling
to keep them from sticking and to impart a light flavor.
- Use as a marinade for meat or
poultry.
- You can now get the goodness
of olive oil in a new butter from Land O'Lakes. You get the traditional
butter flavor, now made with the simple purity of olive oil.
With people looking for foods
made with simple ingredients rather than additives and preservatives,
Land O'Lakes Butter with Olive Oil is made with only cream, olive
oil and salt and is all-natural. It has the taste of butter with
50 percent less cholesterol, zero grams of trans fat per serving
and 45 percent less saturated fat than traditional butter. The
product is available in a seven-ounce, resealable container.
In addition to spreading on bread
or toast, it can be an excellent substitute for traditional butter
in everyday cooking.
Try this great summer recipe
that uses Land O'Lakes Butter with Olive Oil: Summer
Risotto
Go to www.landolakes.com for more recipes that
utilize the taste and flavor of the Land O'Lakes Butter with
Olive Oil.
Courtesy of ARAcontent.
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