About Extra Virgin Olive Oil Benefits for Health, Diet and Weight-Loss

 An introduction as to why you should include extra virgin olive oil in your diet and the facts you may find interesting.

 Olive oil is a popular oil used in cooking and has several benefits.  According to experts in nutrition eating extra virgin olive oil contains a high percentage of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory monosaturated fats and anti-toxicant polyphenol compounds.  Consuming as little as a tablespoon a day is associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared to those who don't. 

  Extra virgin olive is a natural source of antioxidants and healthy unsaturated fats that promote long-term health by fighting inflammation and chronic disease.  

 Other benefits include lowering heart disease,

 Decreasing inflammation and stroke, 

 Improving skin health, 

 Weight loss,

 Improving brain function,

 Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, 

 Reducing the risk of certain cancers.

  If you will use EVOO to help lose weight here are a couple of additional facts that will give you more insight; monounsaturated fatty acids (mufa) found in extra virgin olive oil are the beneficial fats that promote weight loss.  

  Medium-chain triglycerides, broken down and absorbed by the liver may enhance calorie burning. 

  Those who subscribe to the Mediterranean diet will find the diet uses olive oil as the primary fat source, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.

  More than just hype, extra virgin olive oil, is the less processed product that maintains the component oleocanthal, which protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation. You need to consider some things when buying Evoo (extra virgin olive oil).  Let's start with the container, it should be of glass and dark to avoid oxidation. Next, carefully examine the label to see if vegetable oil has been added. To ensure a more recent product, check the manufacturer's date since time and heat lessen the properties and the acidity is up to 0.8%.  By checking these things you can be assured that you are getting a good product.

  You should add extra virgin olive oil to take advantage of all the benefits that will enhance your well-being.

Stay  Healthy   

    M.N.Curry

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