The report recommends consuming 25 to 50 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil daily to enjoy its health benefits. EVOO has up to 120 times more health-promoting biophenols than canola oil. The report added that cooking with sunflower oil produces more aldehydes, a carcinogen, due to the removal of biophenols during the...
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A 40 year study on the Greek island of Crete confirmed that the Mediterranean diet of fish, fruit and vegetable, cooked in or accentuated by olive oil, is the cause for a healthful, long life. Later years research has shown the many health benefits attributed to olive oil itself:
30 JUNE 2020 Twelve (12) Health Benefits of Olive Oil Paul Gerard’s post on the Olive Tree and Olive Oil also highlights twelve health benefits that olive oil has a strong claim on, supported by scientific research and evidence. Lowers Risk of Heart Disease Reduced Risk of Stroke Many Cognitive...
SOURCE: Harvard School of Public Health A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate an individual’s adherence and metabolic response to the Mediterranean diet and help predict future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with collaborators from the Broad Institute of MIT...
SOURCE: CNR Press Release As people age, the more their brains could benefit from the action of an important component in olive oil. New research has revealed the deeper effects of hydroxytyrosol (HTyr): Not only does it protect brain functions from aging, but it may even restore the vitality of brain neurons, and multiply...
DECEMBER 19, 2019 SOURCE: Healthline Dietary fats are highly controversial, with debates about animal fats, seed oils, and everything in between in full force. That said, most people agree that extra virgin olive oil is incredibly healthy. Part of the Mediterranean diet, this traditional oil has been a dietary staple...
