Olive oil provides health benefits
Many of us have had our fill of the health care debate, but there is one aspect of it that was not sufficiently addressed, and that is one of personal responsibility for one’s own health. I would suggest that a majority of illnesses could be cured through proper lifestyle choices. And, in most instances those who suffer from illnesses that are so advanced that they can’t be healed could have prevented them had they made different decisions.
One way to stay on the right track is to stay informed concerning what foods are good and bad to eat. A recent study suggests that the consumption of extra virgin olive oil may play a key role in keeping inflammation at bay.
“These findings strengthen the relationship between inflammation, obesity and diet and provide evidence at the most basic level of healthy effects derived from virgin olive oil consumption in humans,” said Francisco Perez-Jimenez of the University of Cordoba in Spain, who headed up the study.
Monounsaturated fat that comes from olive oil does not raise cholesterol levels like saturated fat does. A simple act like using olive oil instead of oils and shortenings that contain hydrogenated or saturated fat can reduce your health care costs considerably over the course of your lifetime.
To learn more about oils and fats, simply click the American Heart Association link below.