
OLIVE OIL
Nutritional value, properties and benefits.
- · Why is extra virgin olive oil the healthiest oil in the world?
- There are several scientific studies that prove that olive oil is one of the healthiest fats in the world. Areas that use olive oil regularly in their diet are among the healthiest. Olive oil consists of a specific form of fatty acids and antioxidants with powerful properties and health benefits, such as protection against cardiovascular disease.
- · What is olive oil and how is it prepared?
- Olive oil is the distillate from the olive fruit. In order for the olive oil to reach our hands, everything starts with the traditional way of harvesting the olive! There are many grades of olive oil. We start with poor quality and end up with extra virgin olive oil, which is characterized by its purity, taste and aroma. It also has a high content of antioxidants called phenols, which are responsible for the beneficial benefits of olive oil. ·
- The nutritional value of extra virgin olive oil
- Extra virgin olive oil has a particularly high nutritional value. It contains vitamin E and K as well as beneficial fatty acids. It is also loaded with valuable antioxidants that have multiple health benefits.
- Nutritional value:
- Per 100 grams
- · Calories: 884
- · Proteins: 0
- · Carbohydrates: 0
- · Vegetable fibers: 0
- · Sugars: 0
- · Fat: 100
- · Sodium: 2mg
- · Potassium: 1mg
- · Calcium: 1mg
- · Iron: 0.6mg
- Reduces inflammation
- LDL cholesterol
- Improves the function of the endothelium {inner walls of blood vessels}.
- Thrombosis
- Lowers blood pressure
- Olive oil in the fight against cancer : As various studies have shown, the nutritional elements included in olive oil are related to the low rates of cancer in our country, but also to the fight against it at a molecular level.
- Olive oil against Alzheimer's
- Is olive oil suitable for frying? During cooking, fatty acids are oxidized and destroyed, often becoming harmful to health.
Olive oil is particularly stable and resistant, so it is not subject to much damage at high temperatures, so it is ideal for cooking in the pan...
Extra virgin olive oil contains anti-inflammatory ingredients
Chronic inflammation is among the leading causes of many diseases today. Some of these are: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndromes, arthritis and Alzheimer's.
One of the many benefits of olive oil is to fight inflammation.
Regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil has an effect on the fight against inflammation and especially on damage to the cardiovascular system.
Extra virgin olive oil protects against cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (mainly heart attack) are among the most common causes of death in the world. Several studies have shown that the death rates in certain regions of the planet, such as in the Mediterranean, are much lower than in other samples. For this reason, the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the best and healthiest diets in the world.
Extra virgin olive oil protects against cardiovascular diseases and diseases such as: