Olive oil, frequently used as a symbol of peace, strength, and virility, has been valued and used for thousands of years. The ancient Romans and Greeks recognized the therapeutic benefits of olive oil, and used it in their daily lives.

Olive oil’s nutritional aspects have been confirmed by numerous nutritional studies on the Mediterranean diet, in which olive oil, is the key ingredient.

What makes olive oil the healthy oil? The Health benefits of olive oil are numerous. Olive oil contains the highest proportion of the monounsaturated fat, Oleic Acid.

Olive oil can:
- lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol
- lower your blood pressure
- reduce your risk of diabetes, rheubatid arthritis, and certain cancers including prostate, colon, and breast cancer.

 

 

 

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