Rich in mono-saturated fat, which has many excellent health benefits
People who use olive oil regularly, especially in place of other fats such as animal fats, hydrogenated fats and vegetable oils like corn oil, have much lower rates of
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Belly Fat
Blood Clots
Blood Sugar
Body Fat
Body Weight
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Colon Cancer
Coronary Heart Disease
Diabetes
Fat Mass
Gastric & Duodenal Ulcers
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Lung Cancer
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stroke
The phenols in olive oil have very potent antioxidant effects
To get the most health benefit and flavor from your olive oil, add olive oil to foods immediately after cooking
Be sure to buy only cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil sold in an opaque container or cans to prevent its exposure to light and preserve its phenol content.
