Why should you use olive oil? Well there are several reasons.
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
HEALTHY HEART BENEFITS
Atherosclerosis, also called hardening of the arteries, occurs when
particles of LDL cholesterol stick to the walls of the arteries.
Eventually these particles build up and form plaque. This plaque
narrows the blood vessels and increases the work load of the heart
in an effort to get oxygenated blood to the entire body. The result
can be a heart attack or stroke.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and antioxidants like
chlorophyll, carotenoids and vitamin E.
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