Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by deformed and painful joints. The exact cause is not well understood, but it involves the body’s immune system attacking normal cells by mistake. Olive oil supplementation appears to improve inflammatory markers and reduce oxidative stress in individuals with rheumatoid […]
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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 have something to do with it. The antioxidants in olive oil can reduce oxidative damage […]
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Eating fat does not make you fat, and olive oil is no exception. Numerous studies have linked Mediterranean dietary patterns, rich in olive oil, with favorable effects on body weight. In a 2.5 year study of more than 7000 Spanish college students, consuming a lot of olive oil […]
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Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world. Observational studies conducted a few decades ago showed that heart disease was rare around the Mediterranean Sea. This led to extensive research on the Mediterranean diet, which has now been shown to significantly reduce the […]
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Chronic inflammation is thought to be among the leading drivers of many diseases. This includes cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and even obesity. Olive oil can reduce inflammation, which may be one of the main reasons for its health benefits. The main anti-inflammatory effects […]
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Identify Defective Olive Oil: How can you tell superior olive oil from an inferior one, or whether or not your olive oil has gone bad? Here are four tell-tale signs to look out for: 1.Rancidity. If it smells like crayons or putty, tastes like rancid nuts and/or […]
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Olive Oil Contains Large Amounts of Antioxidants. Extra virgin olive oil is fairly nutritious. Apart from its beneficial fatty acids, it contains modest amounts of Vitamins E and K. But olive oil is also loaded with powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants are biologically active and may help fight serious […]
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Olive Oil is Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats. Olive oil is the natural oil extracted from olives, the fatty fruit of the olive tree. About 24% of the oil is saturated fats and omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. But the predominant (73%) fatty acid in olive oil […]
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If your beloved, aging baseball glove is showing signs of wear and tear—cracking and hardening of the leather—you can give it a second lease on life with an occasional olive oil rubdown. Just work the oil into the dry areas of your mitt with a soft cloth, […]
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Studies have found that high monounsaturated fat diets lower LDL cholesterol, raise HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides better than lower-fat, higher-carb diets do. Thanks to powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, extra virgin oil is considered an anti-inflammatory food and cardiovascular protector. When someone’s immune system essentially begins […]
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