You’ve heard olive oil is good for your heart—but what happens if you really go all in? 

Dr. Sten Ekberg, a former Olympic athlete and holistic doctor, put olive oil to the ultimate test. Over 10 days, he consumed 100 tablespoons—yes, 1.5 liters—of this golden liquid. His goal? To uncover the real impact of high-fat diets on health, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and heart disease risk.

🥄 Curious about the results? Here’s what he discovered—and what it might mean for your own health.

🥗 The Experiment: 10 Days, 1.5 Liters of Olive Oil

For 10 straight days, Dr. Ekberg consumed large amounts of olive oil—about 10 tablespoons a day—while maintaining a whole-food, low-carb, high-fat diet.

Here’s what his daily menu included:

✔️ Foods that absorb olive oil well: tabbouleh, broccoli, sautéed vegetables, eggplant, and eggs
✔️ Macros: ~79% fat, 12% protein, and only 7% carbs
🍷 Red wine: consumed in moderation on 7 out of the 10 days
🏃‍♂️ He also increased his physical activity during the experiment