Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I am often asked questions about what types of Oil is best to cook with, and what should be avoided, so I thought it would be good to shed some light on the many benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the TOP GRADE Olive Oil extracted from the first traditional cold-pressing of good quality olives.

Here is just a few of the many benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Weight Loss: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is TOP of the healthy fats list and is essential to any weight loss or maintenance plan as it has many unique properties that promote weight loss and control.

Speeds Up Fat Burning: It increases the rate of FAT OXIDATION after ingestion, when consumed you will actually begin to increase your rate of fat burning. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is at the top of the list of fats for weight loss as it speeds up fat burning.

Reduces Inflammation: It acts as a potent antioxidant lowering inflammation, which aids blood sugar levels. Emerging research suggests that inflammation of the cells that line the arteries may be an underlying cause of weight gain. Inflammation of the arteries impairs blood sugar metabolism, which promotes fat storage and makes weight loss difficult.

Other Health Benefits:

Choosing Extra Virgin Olive Oil as your main source of dietary fat is good for your health, it contributes nutrients to your diet, may prolong life and reduces risk of chronic diseases.

Olive Oil is a major part of the Mediterranean diet. Research shows that people living in Mediterranean regions have a reduced risk of certain diseases and longer life expectance, despite their high dietary fat intake. Studies show lower rates of heart disease in people who consumed a Mediterranean diet.

Studies focuses on olive oil show that it may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by decreasing plasma triglycerides, (LDL) bad cholesterol, platelet activation, inflammation and oxidative damage. Increases (HDL) good cholesterol.

Research suggests olive oil may reduce the risk of breast, colon, lung, ovarian and skin cancers.

Chemical compounds specific to olive oil, appear to stop the build-up of free radicals in the body and may be able to reduce oxidative damage to DNA.

Studies suggest it may help reduce or manage blood pressure, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and immune function.

CHOOSE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AS YOUR MAIN SOURCE OF DIETARY FAT

Extra Virgin Olive Oil as part of a healthy well balanced diet will help your weight loss plan and reduce risk of diseases.

Locally produced oil is better than imported as prolonged storage can degrade some nutrients.