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- Suzy Karadsheh, a Mediterranean cooking expert, promotes extra virgin olive oil as a healthful staple.
- She says it boosts heart health and satiety by replacing saturated fats.
- Research shows meals rich in olive oil may stimulate GLP-1, a hormone that regulates blood sugar and digestion.
- Experts warn dietary GLP-1 effects are short-lived compared with prescription medications.
- Karadsheh emphasizes healthy swaps over eliminating foods.
