Definitive guide to tasteless olive oil drinking :)

[LowerBoy]

It pains me to see so many people have a tough time with the taste of EELO, since I too had major problems until I put my dose in a glass of water. It makes it immeasurably easier.

Bonus pointers for the oil in water technique:

1. Make sure you're using cold water.
2. Don't try to mix the oil in, it'll just be a film on top, but that's OK.
3. Pour the oil into the glass first, then the water over it, slowly. Why? This way the water cools the oil down and reduces the temperature difference -- making the oil even less noticeable. (Yeah, i tried putting the EELO in the fridge, but it made it cloudy and solid and weird)
4. As you're drinking, try not to breathe. To breathe, first put the glass down, turn your head away, blow any remainder air out of your nose quickly, then breathe in. Some of the 'taste' you think you may be tasting may actually be just the smell. EELO is tasteless, not scentless.
5. Use a half a glass of water. You'll have to finish everything in the glass to make sure you've got all the oil, so don't make yourself drink so much water (unless you're that thirsty).

Some people have mentioned that they're afraid that mixing the oil into water might reduce its effectiveness. It hasn't for me (and it's the only way I take it). I also don't think it should according to Seth's theory. I believe he's also said on this board that it's OK to do this.

- LB

[Seth Roberts]

I'm sure it's okay to mix the oil with water. Our bodies are, what, 90% water?

[mjohnson121]

Thanks for the tips LowerBoy, I'm going to try them on today's dose(s).

Seth, I think this should be a "sticky" or at least posted under "Innovations."

Sounds very helpfull.

-Mark

[LowerBoy]

Mark -- I'm very excited to hear if this 'works' for you!

[Stephen M (Ethesis)]

It pains me to see so many people have a tough time with the taste of EELO, since I too had major problems until I put my dose in a glass of water. It makes it immeasurably easier.

Bonus pointers for the oil in water technique:

1. Make sure you're using cold water.
2. Don't try to mix the oil in, it'll just be a film on top, but that's OK.
3. Pour the oil into the glass first, then the water over it, slowly. Why? This way the water cools the oil down and reduces the temperature difference -- making the oil even less noticeable. (Yeah, i tried putting the EELO in the fridge, but it made it cloudy and solid and weird)
4. As you're drinking, try not to breathe. To breathe, first put the glass down, turn your head away, then breathe in. Some of the 'taste' you think you may be tasting may actually be just the smell. EELO is tasteless, not scentless.
5. Use a half a glass of water. You'll have to finish everything in the glass to make sure you've got all the oil, so don't make yourself drink so much water (unless you're that thirsty).

Some people have mentioned that they're afraid that mixing the oil into water might reduce its effectiveness. It hasn't for me (and it's the only way I take it). I also don't think it should according to Seth's theory. I believe he's also said on this board that it's OK to do this.

- LB

Just tried that and I was amazed at how well it worked.  I cheated and just drank room temperature water ...

[mjohnson121]

LowerBoy,

Tried the suggestions...worked GREAT. I had already been pooring the oil into tap water in a glass, but your idea of COLD water poured OVER the oil worked even better (although I had some mild stomach upset an hour later...not sure why as I've been doing ok on the oil...). Using refrigerated water poured OVER the oil (cooling it down as you said) made such a difference. VERY tasteless.

Texture was also different since pouring the water over the oil causes a "mixing" effect of many smaller globules of oil, as opposed to pouring the oil into the water, which results in a few large globules.

Kudos to you and thanks!

-Mark

[LowerBoy]

LowerBoy,

Tried the suggestions...worked GREAT. I had already been pooring the oil into tap water in a glass, but your idea of COLD water poured OVER the oil worked even better (although I had some mild stomach upset an hour later...not sure why as I've been doing ok on the oil...). Using refrigerated water poured OVER the oil (cooling it down as you said) made such a difference. VERY tasteless.

Texture was also different since pouring the water over the oil causes a "mixing" effect of many smaller globules of oil, as opposed to pouring the oil into the water, which results in a few large globules.

Kudos to you and thanks!

-Mark

So glad to hear this -- thanks!

[ltm]

This method has been working for me too, for a few weeks now (I use water from the tap since the pressure of it mixes up the oil and water nicely). For good measure I hold my nose. It's a tasteless experience, and infinitely easier to swallow than oil alone. I recommend it highly!

[Friarjohn]

Didn't work for me, but I think cold water out of the fridge was too cold. The oil coagulated.

[MASHaholic]

It definately works for me.. Thanks LB!