Olive Oil Health Benefits
“Olive Oil-A Gift from Nature…
Olive oil has been used in Mediterranean countries for thousands of years and is quickly becoming more popular here in North America and other parts of the world.”
High in mono unsaturated fat, vitamin E, and antioxidants…olive oil contains 120 calories per tablespoon. All edible oils contain about the same amount of calories.
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Substituting olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, for saturated fats or polyunsaturated fats can:
*Reduce blood pressure
*Inhibit the growth of some cancers
*Benefit people at risk for or with diabetes
*Lessen the severity of asthma and arthritis
*Actually help your body maintain a lower weight
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming about 2 Tablespoons (23grams) of olive oil a day may reduce your risk of heart disease. You can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated fats.
All types of olive oil contain monounsaturated fat, but “extra-virgin” or “virgin” olive oils are the least processed forms, so they’re the most heart healthy. Those types contain the highest levels of polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant that also can promote heart health.
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*Olive oil is well tolerated by the stomach.
*Lowers incidence of gallstone formation.
*May lower cholesterol.
*May offer benefits in terms of colon cancer prevention.
*Olive oil is a healing fat.
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People who use olive oil regularly, especially in place of other fats, have much lower rates of the following diseases:
*Heart Health
*Asthma, diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, degenerative diseases, atherosclerosis and arthritis
Phenols in olive oil have very potent antioxidant effects…read all about the study at The World’s Healthiest Foods site!
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