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The really radical conclusion of this book is that the kilo of olive oil consumed in the absence of carbohydrate will not make you fat. Without the insulin response engendered by eating carbs, fat storage really cannot occur, or occurs much more slowly. Taubes suggests a relatively simple experiment which would likely prove or disprove this hypothesis toward the end of this interview on NPR. As an interesting side note, a glass of olive oil is not an unusual morning beverage in some regions of Italy.