Health Benefits
Olive oil in our daily diet is the main
ingredient for healthy, wholesome living. The content in monounsaturated
fatty acids has been shown to protect against heart disease by boosting
‘good’ (HDL) and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol (HDL). Also, research has
found evidence of it being protective against diabetes since it appears
to help in the regulation of blood sugar levels, unlike other forms of
fat such as saturated and polyunsaturated.
Olive oil is an excellent source of the
fat soluble vitamins A, D, K, E and polyphenols, which have been
indicated as safeguards from certain types of cancer (breast, colon,
prostate, etc.). Due to its antioxidant action it slows cell aging and
increases the life cycle, helps in proper functioning of the digestive
system and improves skin health. The nutrients olive oil contains play a
key role in fetal development during pregnancy and deficiency in one of
them can have a negative effect.
Olive oil appears to have a favourable
effect on bone calcification. It helps calcium absorption, thereby
playing an important part during the period of growth and in the
prevention of osteoporosis.
These are just a few of the beneficial properties of olive oil which is an elixir of life, health and longevity.
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