10 Top Proved Benefits of Olive Oil

10 Top Proved Benefits of Olive Oil

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil (often synthetically called EVO) is the most important element that distinguish the Mediterranean diet and its delicious and healthy dishes. Most of the Italian recipes cannot be executed or get excellent results if prepared without a good quality one.

 

Our cooking classes always invite our guests to use excellent and natural good quality products for the best result of the recipes and for our health.

This balmy food comes from olives, the fruit of the olive tree. Olives are a traditional crop of the Mediterranean region. People make olive oil by pressing whole olives.

But Olive Oil not only is important to give taste to our food, but mostly to bring health in our lives. It is really the healthiest fat on Earth.

Here abstracts from the interesting article by the Australian Dietician Joe Leech

Here Top 10 proved benefits of Olive Oil and why we need to have it in our daily diet.

#1 Olive Oil Is Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats

The predominant fatty acid in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, making up 73% of the total oil content. oleic acid reduces inflammation and may even have beneficial effects on genes linked to cancer.

Monounsaturated fats are also quite resistant to high heat, making extra virgin olive oil a healthy choice for cooking.

#2 It Contains Large Amounts of Antioxidants

Olive Oil is loaded with powerful antioxidants.

These antioxidants are biologically active and may reduce your risk of chronic diseases

They also fight inflammation and help protect your blood cholesterol from oxidation — two benefits that may lower your risk of heart disease.

#3 It Has Excellent Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Extra-virgin olive oil can reduce various types of inflammation in our body, which may be one of the main reasons for its health benefits.

The main anti-inflammatory effects are mediated by the antioxidants. The key among them is oleocanthal, which has been shown to work similarly to ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory drug.

#4 It May Help Prevent Strokes

Stroke is caused by a disturbance of blood flow to your brain, either due to a blood clot or bleeding. In developed nations, stroke is the second most common cause of death, right behind heart disease.

The relationship between olive oil and reduced stroke risk has been studied extensively. Several large studies demonstrate that people who consume olive oil have a much lower risk of stroke, the second biggest killer in developed countries.

#5 It Is Protective Against Heart Disease

Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world.

Extra virgin olive oil has numerous benefits for heart health. It lowers blood pressure, protects “bad” LDL cholesterol particles from oxidation and improves the function of blood vessels.

#6 It Is Not Associated With Weight Gain and Obesity

Eating excessive amounts of fat causes weight gain. However, numerous studies have linked the Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, with favourable effects on body weight.

Consuming olive oil does not appear to increase the likelihood of weight gain. Moderate intake may even aid weight loss.

#7 It May Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative condition in the world. One of its key features is a buildup of so-called beta-amyloid plaques inside your brain cells.

Studies in mice showed that a substance in olive oil can help remove these plaque, but research is till going on.

#8 It May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Olive oil appears to be highly protective against type 2 diabetes. Several studies have linked olive oil to beneficial effects on blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.

Both observational studies and clinical trials suggest that olive oil, combined with a Mediterranean diet, can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.

#9 The Antioxidants in Olive Oil Have Anti-Cancer Properties

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in the world. People in Mediterranean countries have a lower risk of some cancers, and many researchers believe that olive oil may be the reason. But research is till going on.

#10  It Can Help Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterised by deformed and painful joints. Though the exact cause is not well understood, it involves your immune system attacking normal cells by mistake.

Olive oil can help reduce joint pain and swelling from rheumatoid arthritis. The beneficial effects are greatly increased when combined with fish oil.

Make Sure to Get only the Best of Olive Oil

Buying the right kind of olive oil is extremely important. Extra virgin olive oil retains some of the antioxidants and bioactive compounds from olives. For this reason, it’s considered healthier than the more refined variety of olive oil.

For this reason we recommend buying oil from trusted companies such as Lucchi & Guastalli. This company gives us with all the guarantees of creating unique products through the use of techniques with low environmental impact.

When booking a Cinque Terre Riviera property with kitchen facilities you will always find this amazing and exquisite olive Oil in your kitchen!

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