Stumper,

I think you mentioned that you had tried Olivio - the butter-substitute spread - and that your HDL went up afterwards??

I just bought a tub of it, and it is absolutely delicious!!! I actually prefer it over real butter. And it has 500mg Omega-3s per serving. It tastes much better to me than the Promise spread I had been using.

I still don't understand how Lee Iaccoca got connected with the company (maybe someone came to him with a business proposition and it made $$ sense to him), but as long as they're not putting motor oil from the auto assembly line into this stuff - I'm going to continue to buy it.

I looked at Benechol - and the price was too much for me - over twice the cost of the other spreads.

I'm going to stick with the Olivio for a while and see if it makes a difference in my next blood test.

HubbleRules
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I'm currently trying Olivio as well and I agree, it tastes really great. I'm also trying to do the 2 glasses of wine thing, though I don't remember it everyday. We'll see if it makes a difference in my numbers (which I probably won't do until sometime over the summer).

Stumper,

I think you mentioned that you had tried Olivio - the butter-substitute spread - and that your HDL went up afterwards??

I just bought a tub of it, and it is absolutely delicious!!! I actually prefer it over real butter. And it has 500mg Omega-3s per serving. It tastes much better to me than the Promise spread I had been using.

I still don't understand how Lee Iaccoca got connected with the company (maybe someone came to him with a business proposition and it made $$ sense to him), but as long as they're not putting motor oil from the auto assembly line into this stuff - I'm going to continue to buy it.

I looked at Benechol - and the price was too much for me - over twice the cost of the other spreads.

I'm going to stick with the Olivio for a while and see if it makes a difference in my next blood test.

HubbleRules
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Hubbles,


Yes, it sure DID go up. I used it 2 days prior to my bloodwork and I hit an astounding *50 !

Prior to this I had dismal readings on my HDL's on my cardiocheck barely hitting 40, many times in the mid 30's. It was a simple accident that I was not expecting. I just happened to use it on some warm homemade bread for 2 days straight before bloodwork not realizing that it had to be the ONLY thing that could have jarred my very swtubborn HDL's upward.
My wife agrees with me,.2 .

I actually wrote the company and told them that they should have their consumers run some tests on it.

I used it very LIBERALLY prior to my tests. Warm bread can melt and soak up alot of butter. That stuff is also good, very good, for cooking. My wife loves it.

I am goiung to try another test on my cardiocheck with it. Lenin thought I should try to duplicate the Olivio with the Cardiocheck and see if I get the same results. I ceratainly will and will let you know in this post2

Yes, it IS delicious.

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P.S....I can't de;lete those stupid number 2's. Just ignore them. :)

Where to buy olivio? I'd like to try it. I visited their website and the stores listed were all NE, SE, and E. Central, or west coast. Seems like here in the heartland we are last on a lot of lists. Anyone know of a mail order source? I will ask my grocer but I don't expect much as they are spending their energy by trying to compete with our new big box store on the price of a can of tuna!

Where to buy olivio? I'd like to try it. I visited their website and the stores listed were all NE, SE, and E. Central, or west coast. Seems like here in the heartland we are last on a lot of lists. Anyone know of a mail order source? I will ask my grocer but I don't expect much as they are spending their energy by trying to compete with our new big box store on the price of a can of tuna!



Tobias,

I believe we get it at Walmart and or Giant Eagle.

Where to buy olivio? I'd like to try it. I visited their website and the stores listed were all NE, SE, and E. Central, or west coast. Seems like here in the heartland we are last on a lot of lists. Anyone know of a mail order source? I will ask my grocer but I don't expect much as they are spending their energy by trying to compete with our new big box store on the price of a can of tuna!

Tobias2,

I bought it at a local grocery store (Stop & Shop - not sure if they are in the midwest). I'd try any supermarket in your area. I'm not sure if you can buy it mail-order - it needs to be refrigerated.

Try Walmart if you have one that carries groceries.

It is by far the best-tasting butter substitute I've ever tried...

HubbleRules
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Tell you what....


I will go ahead and do a duplicate test this week using Olivio for two days or more and record it in this thread sometime this week.
I know I had Olivio yesterday on some toast but none today. So I will try it for a few days and run another test to see what happens.

Stumper,

I think you mentioned that you had tried Olivio - the butter-substitute spread - and that your HDL went up afterwards??

I just bought a tub of it, and it is absolutely delicious!!! I actually prefer it over real butter. And it has 500mg Omega-3s per serving. It tastes much better to me than the Promise spread I had been using.

I still don't understand how Lee Iaccoca got connected with the company (maybe someone came to him with a business proposition and it made $$ sense to him), but as long as they're not putting motor oil from the auto assembly line into this stuff - I'm going to continue to buy it.

I looked at Benechol - and the price was too much for me - over twice the cost of the other spreads.

I'm going to stick with the Olivio for a while and see if it makes a difference in my next blood test.

HubbleRules
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I never heard of it before, but I did see it on my IGA shelf last week. Didn't check out the price, as like I said, didn't know of anyone who used it. I've been using the Promise heart healthy spread, which runs around 2.29 for 2 small tubs, so what is the difference in your neighborhood with the Olivio? Saw the Benecaol, and wow, that is expensive.

Glad I read this post, I just might give it a go if the price is right...... :wave:

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Hubbles,

It seems like these Menonnites (yeah, I married one) find all the good stuff. If something ever happens to her, God forbid, I'll marry another one. :) ;)


Great cooks, all of them, or so it seems. Hard woprkers as well. 2

I never heard of it before, but I did see it on my IGA shelf last week. Didn't check out the price, as like I said, didn't know of anyone who used it. I've been using the Promise heart healthy spread, which runs around 2.29 for 2 small tubs, so what is the difference in your neighborhood with the Olivio? Saw the Benecaol, and wow, that is expensive.

Glad I read this post, I just might give it a go if the price is right...... :wave:

JJ,

I bought a 15 ounce tub of Olivio for $2.19 at Stop & Shop.

The Promise was $2.09 for two 7.5 ounce tubs - so the prices are very close.

Try the Olivio - in my opinion it's not even close, the Olivio tastes far better.

THanks to Stumper for pointing this product out to us.

HubbleRules
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Tell you what....


I will go ahead and do a duplicate test this week using Olivio for two days or more and record it in this thread sometime this week.
I know I had Olivio yesterday on some toast but none today. So I will try it for a few days and run another test to see what happens.

Stumper,

THanks - looking forward to your results.

HubbleRules
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I'm currently trying Olivio as well and I agree, it tastes really great. I'm also trying to do the 2 glasses of wine thing, though I don't remember it everyday. We'll see if it makes a difference in my numbers (which I probably won't do until sometime over the summer).

Sideem,

Just make sure it's red wine - I don't think there's any heart benefit from the whites.

HubbleRules
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JJ,

I bought a 15 ounce tub of Olivio for $2.19 at Stop & Shop.

The Promise was $2.09 for two 7.5 ounce tubs - so the prices are very close.

Try the Olivio - in my opinion it's not even close, the Olivio tastes far better.

THanks to Stumper for pointing this product out to us.

HubbleRules
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Ok fine, I have a S&S and also an IGA, so I will compare the prices, but that is about what the Promise is. Think I paid 2.29 for the 2 tubs. Hey, what the heck, might as well give it a shot.

Hubby wasn't crazy about the taste of Promise although I liked it. He likes the Land O Lakes soft tub for taste, but I read the ingredients and it has partially hydrogenated oils in it......... :eek: It says NO trans fats, but I try and stay away from anything that is partially hydrogenated.

I didn't even notice it till I got home and already opened it, shame on me!!

Enjoy your evening....... :wave:

Well, I just took a close look at the Olivio label.

It says '0 Trans Fat', but it also lists hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated soybean oil in the ingredient list.

I think I'm going to continue on with it for a while though to see if my HDL does go up with it. Stumper - do let us know what your next CardioCheck reading is...

But now I'm concerned about the trans-fats... it obviously contains some...

But it does taste so good...

HubbleRules
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About the Promise price I paid $1.50 for 15oz tub at Walmart.

Well, I just took a close look at the Olivio label.

It says '0 Trans Fat', but it also lists hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated soybean oil in the ingredient list.

I think I'm going to continue on with it for a while though to see if my HDL does go up with it. Stumper - do let us know what your next CardioCheck reading is...

But now I'm concerned about the trans-fats... it obviously contains some...

But it does taste so good...

HubbleRules
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I just did a quick web search on some of these spreads, and yes, they almost all have the darn partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Even though they say NO trans fats, like U said, obviously they have some. AARGGGG

Ever get the feeling it is a losing battle?

I understand the hydrogenation part of Olivio which is very very small. If you go the the Olivio site there is a FAQ which explains why they chose to add a very small amount of soybean hydrogenation to this product. The benefits far outway a small amount of hydrogenation.

Quote:According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) foods that contain less than ½ (0.5g) trans fat per serving can claim to have “Zero trans fat” or “No Trans Fat”. For an oil to remain solid at room temperature it must either contain either enough hard (saturated fat) to maintain stability or a minimal amount of hydrogenation or some partial hydrogenation. Since saturated fats and tropical oils are both high in cholesterol and have been linked to coronary heart disease we avoided using those oils in our product. Instead, we chose to add a minimal amount of partially hydrogenated soybean oil to the product. It is our feeling that the low level of saturated fat combined with the benefits of having olive oil as a key ingredient and the resulting higher levels of monounsaturated fat make Olivio Premium Spread the best possible choice in the spread and margarine category. 2


One thing that is really nice about Olivio is the cooking aspect. Try frying some eggs in it once. It also holds on the butterknife really really well and doesn't slide off.

If it raises your HDL as it did mine then it is worth using on a steady basis.

ALSO, I cannot report my HDL as I lost my memo chip for my HDL strips. Dog gone it. :confused: and I cannot find it. I must have threw it away the last time I used it which was just before my last labwork. RATS.... :eek: I am just a little ticked off right now over it. I have 2 HDL strips left and cannot use them without the chip. I am going to have to buy some more. Sorry everyone. Maybe I will find it somewhere. Probably won't though with my luck.


On Iacocca.....It seems as though Lee is always behind something good. Let's not forget that he was the originator of one of the most beautiful cars in history. It is timeless. The Ford Mustang. I can still remember when I was about 9 and my brother brought home a brand new 65 jet black Mustang with a 289 under the hood just before he went into the military. Aaaaahhhh....sweet. :) :) :) He beat a big block plymouth with it :D The car is eternal. You can take a 65 Mustang and put it on the road today and it still looks better than anything out there..IMHO. :D

Also Lee was the originator of the Minivan. And just look how those took off.

But now....he's into butter. AND if it's like his history it must be a winner.


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I understand the hydrogenation part of Olivio which is very very small. If you go the the Olivio site there is a FAQ which explains why they chose to add a very small amount of soybean hydrogenation to this product. The benefits far outway a small amount of hydrogenation.

Quote:According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) foods that contain less than ½ (0.5g) trans fat per serving can claim to have “Zero trans fat” or “No Trans Fat”. For an oil to remain solid at room temperature it must either contain either enough hard (saturated fat) to maintain stability or a minimal amount of hydrogenation or some partial hydrogenation. Since saturated fats and tropical oils are both high in cholesterol and have been linked to coronary heart disease we avoided using those oils in our product. Instead, we chose to add a minimal amount of partially hydrogenated soybean oil to the product. It is our feeling that the low level of saturated fat combined with the benefits of having olive oil as a key ingredient and the resulting higher levels of monounsaturated fat make Olivio Premium Spread the best possible choice in the spread and margarine category. 2



Stumper,

Thanks for the update - I feel a bit better about the Olivio - I'm going to stick with it and see what effect it has on my HDL - which has always been almost impossible to budge. If it nudges my HDL upwards noticeably, it would be worth a small amount of trans-fat.

I will try it for frying eggs - and it's absolutely great on breads and bagels...

Let me know how your HDL is after you get your test strips. By the way, I still plan to order the CardioCheck - just haven't gotten around to it yet (what else is new?).

HubbleRules
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I will try it for frying eggs - and it's absolutely great on breads and bagels.

Hubble,

Yes, go ahead and try it on sunnyside eggs, and then let me know how it compares to butter! I'll bet butter wins!

Stumper,

Thanks for the update - I feel a bit better about the Olivio - I'm going to stick with it and see what effect it has on my HDL - which has always been almost impossible to budge. If it nudges my HDL upwards noticeably, it would be worth a small amount of trans-fat.

I will try it for frying eggs - and it's absolutely great on breads and bagels...

Let me know how your HDL is after you get your test strips. By the way, I still plan to order the CardioCheck - just haven't gotten around to it yet (what else is new?).

HubbleRules
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Hubbles,

I might find that memo chip yet, bu I just threw out a bunch of garbage bags earlier today in the trash and if it was in there all hope is gone. I'll keep checking though, maybe I acccidently put it in a drawer or it fell under something.


My better half tells me that 'Smartbalance2', which we once used was "non hydrogenated" BUT when it sat on the counter 'melted'. I guess I never paid that much attention to know that,.but that was the problem with it. With Olivio that doesn't happen, and that is why a small amount of soy hydrogenation was added as opposed to saturated fat.
Irt makes sense, but after all, when I look at all types of labels I see hydrogenation in almost everything.

Yes, with the Cardiocheck you can test alot of your theories on diet, and perhaps taper your diet, adjust, to suit yoour cholesterol levels. :)

Bad post. :)


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Hubble, have you tried frying eggs in Olivio yet?

I have. They taste fine with Olivio. Truth be told, I don't really taste it.

Hubble, have you tried frying eggs in Olivio yet?

Arizona,

Yes, I have, and they come out tasting great... I've fried eggs in olive oil before, and was very disappointed in the taste - they were awful! Frying them in Olivio is very different.

Olivio really stands up well to butter in taste. It's not exactly the same taste as butter, but I like it quite a bit. Sure tastes better to me than other spreads I've tried before.


HubbleRules
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Remember,
Despite the name, Olivio's main ingredient is CANOLA OIL and it's second ingredient is partially hydrogenated soybean oil and thus it will taste better for those things that olive oil imparts too much taste...like fish and eggs (to my taste buds.) Canola is much milder tasting than olive oil.

Remember,
Despite the name, Olivio's main ingredient is CANOLA OIL and it's second ingredient is partially hydrogenated soybean oil and thus it will taste better for those things that olive oil imparts too much taste...like fish and eggs (to my taste buds.) Canola is much milder tasting than olive oil.

Lenin, thanks for that information. That would explain the improvement in taste when using it to fry eggs. I'd be willing to try it out of curiosity, although I don't like seeing the word "hydrogenated" anywhere on a label. But this appears in so many foods that we eat, that it would be extremely difficult to avoid altogether. I guess if it is only present in very miniscule amounts it should not be a much of a concern.

I was at Wegmans today, and they are selling Olivio (15oz.) for $1.79.

You can take a 65 Mustang and put it on the road today and it still looks better than anything out there.

True, but considering the way cars look nowadays, that's not saying very much. But if I remember correctly, those old mustangs also had notoriously bad transmissions. As for myself, I'll take the 1973 Chevy Monte Carlo. We once had a beautiful red one with dual exhausts and a white vinyl roof. It was STOLEN, and we never did get it back! :(