Can we survive solely on olive oil?

We do not recommend implementing any diet or experiment without consulting your doctor. However, according to information obtained from reliable sources, there have been instances where survival has been sustained solely by consuming olive oil. Olive oil is an incredible source of energy due to its high nutritional value and serves as a unique health reservoir.

One such example occurred in 1999 when two friends decided to traverse Antarctica with sled dogs, estimating they needed 7,000 calories daily. To meet their calorie needs, they chose to consume olive oil, ingesting 50 ml at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Despite the harsh Antarctic conditions and rigorous physical activity, they successfully survived.

In another example, a couple in their 70s from Canada decided to walk from British Columbia to the Mexico border, covering a total distance of 4,279 kilometers. They sustained themselves entirely on olive oil for the six-month journey and completed it successfully.

It is worth noting that in both examples, the olive oil chosen was likely high-quality, containing high levels of phenols. Just as one cannot trust a battery past its expiry or gasoline mixed with water, achieving such performance would undoubtedly require olive oil of Ooviva quality—high in phenolic content and elixir-like.