About Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  


                                                  by M.N.Curry

 Olive oil is a popular oil that is used in cooking and has several benefits.  According to experts in nutrition. Extra virgin olive oil contains a high percentage of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory monosaturated fats and anti-toxicant polyphenol compounds. Consuming as little as a tablespoon a day is associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared to those who don't.  

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  Extra virgin olive is a natural source of antioxidants and healthy unsaturated fats that promote long-term health by fighting inflammation and chronic disease.  

 Olive oil has several benefits including lowering heart disease,

 Decreasing inflammation and stroke, 

Improving skin health, 

Weight loss,

 Improving brain function,

 Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, 

 Reducing the risk of certain cancers.

  All this from, not refined, not virgin but Extra virgin olive oil.  Which is the less processed product that maintains the component oleocanthal, the substance that protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.  But what determines what's the good stuff from the so-so. Well, to begin let's start with the container, 1) it should be glass and dark packaging to avoid oxidation. 2) carefully look at the information label to see if it's mixed with vegetable oils. 3) Check the manufacturer date, the more recent the better because time and heat lessen the properties. 4) Check the acidity up to 0.8%.

 It stands to reason that if you want another benefit in maintaining a healthy lifestyle then extra virgin olive oil should be part of your diet. There are many brands of good (EVOO) extra virgin olive oil.  Here are just some of the preferred brands.

Bragg Organic 

Pompeian USDA Organic Smooth Evoo

California Olive Ranch Everyday Evoo

and Kirkland Signature Evoo

Prices may vary on these products but adding a good Evoo to your diet is only a plus. 

Stay  Healthy 

    M.N.Curry

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