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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Consuming a small amount of healthy unsaturated fat, such as olive oil, before a meal slows the rate at which the stomach empties, which means: You'll digest your food more slowly, so you'll eat less but still feel full. Your blood sugar won't hit a high peak after you eat, but will remain at a lower, stable level. Your body will more easily absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K, as well as fat-soluble nutrients such as lycopene and lutein. Written by RealAge, Inc. , peer-reviewed by Dr. Axel Goetz, September 2004. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon capers |
3/4 cup green olives, pitted |
3/4 cup black olives, pitted |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped |
pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the olives are finely chopped. Serve with baked whole-wheat pita chips or thinly sliced toasted whole-wheat bread. Makes 10 servings. Serving size: 2 tablespoons of tapenade. Calories per serving: 74. Saturated fat per serving: 1 gram.
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