1. It provides longevity
In addition to the delicious flavor that brings to our dishes, extra virgin olive oil has a great power to prevent numerous diseases, numerous scientific studies of the most prestigious research centers certify that people who regularly consume extra virgin olive oil are longer-lived than those who consume other types of polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as sunflower oil. In addition, olive oil, thanks to its enormous antioxidant power (anti-carcinogenic), has an added value to fight against cellular aging (effect of free radicals) and prevent certain types of cancer (as we will see below).
Olive oil has an added value to fight against cellular aging (effect of free radicals) and prevent certain types of cancer (as we will see below)
2. It has a powerful anti-bacterial power.
Extra virgin olive oil has a great anti-bacterial power that helps prevent all kinds of infections caused by bacteria inside our body, but it is especially effective in the fight against the well-known bacterium called Helicobacter Pylori: a bacterium that can cause numerous problems in the digestive system, among others: all kinds of ulcers and even stomach cancer in the most serious cases. Well, according to a prestigious scientific study by the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC): 30 grams of extra virgin olive oil daily for 15 days has shown to be able to eliminate this bacterium in 8 of the strains that exist (in a high percentage), 3 of which are even resistant to the anti-biotics prescribed by doctors.
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3. It is beneficial for our digestive and intestinal system.
As we have already advanced according to the previous point extra virgin olive oil thanks to its anti-bacterial power is especially beneficial for our digestive health. However, in addition to the above it is also important to highlight the great work of olive oil aminorando the excess of gastric acids that can cause ulcers of all kinds by what is commonly known as "reflux". In addition, extra virgin olive oil favors the absorption of minerals such as calcium and magnesium which increases the PH of our body
4. It helps us to prevent inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
OVOO (extra virgin olive oil) is an ally of our body to fight against inflammation (caused by oxidation caused by free radicals), especially in certain diseases and ailments in the joints such as inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis which is traditionally considered to be associated with deficiencies in the immune system (anti-bodies attack healthy cells, when they should protect them from external agents). This beneficial effect of olive oil is multiplied when it is in turn mixed with the intake of omega 3 fatty acids (found in large quantities in oily fish).
Oily fish (found in large quantities in oily fish)
5. Maintains the health of our cognitive functions.
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has some very healthy antioxidant compounds called polyphenols that also act actively in other benefits of this list, but according to rigorous scientific studies it has been shown that they could have a fundamental role in neuro-genesis, that is, they can help the birth and development of new neurons as well as cell membranes and tissues, in fact these studies have also shown that people who regularly consume extra virgin olive oil (monounsaturated fatty acids) have better brain function, cognitive, metabolic and better memory.
6. Helps against type II diabetes.
Extra virgin olive oil has a beneficial effect on the regulatory system of the glycemic index of our body and the consequent release of insulin. This is good news at a time when there is a large percentage of the population affected by this disease and it seems that the problem is increasing. Numerous scientific studies have shown that people who regularly consume EVOO or extra virgin olive oil have a lower incidence of type II diabetes
7. Beneficial for the health of our skin.
As we already know the EVOO or extra virgin olive oil has a great antioxidant power that acts among other effects as a true anti-aging in our skin, has certain nutritional components that combat skin conditions. In addition, it also has numerous beneficial effects on the health of our bones, preventing conditions such as osteoporosis
8. Natural anti-carcinogen.
As we already know, extra virgin olive oil has a great antioxidant power that protects us against the effects of free radicals in our body that cause inflammation and in many cases certain types of cancer.
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9. Beneficial against Alzheimer's.
A prestigious scientific study in mice showed that extra virgin olive oil possesses compounds capable of eliminating beta-amyloid plaques from neurons which is what causes this neuro-degenerative disease.
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10. Essential food in any diet.
Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil has enormously healthy characteristics to be part of any type of weight loss diet because according to nutrition experts the consumption of healthy fats such as monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil helps to accelerate the metabolism and is more effective than certain diets based on the consumption of low-fat diet.
Extra virgin olive oil is an essential food in any diet. Extra virgin olive oil is an essential food in any diet
11. Protects the immune system.
Extra virgin olive oil with its antioxidant characteristics is able to protect our immune system by strengthening it against attacks from external agents (viruses and bacteria) preventing numerous infections and diseases
12. Ally against heart disease.
Olive oil is an ally against heart disease
Extra virgin olive oil or EVOO has compounds that protect our heart from heart disease such as atherosclerosis (plaque in the arteries) caused by oxidative stress of low-density lipoproteins or LDL (the so-called "bad cholesterol"). Olive oil possesses numerous antioxidants that prevent the inflammation that causes such heart disease, plus it also improves the overall strength of the circulatory system.
Olive oil has a high content of antioxidants that prevent the inflammation that causes heart disease, plus it also improves the overall strength of the circulatory system
13. Prevents the harmful effects of LDL cholesterol.
Extra virgin olive oil has a component called phytosterols that produce an increase of HDL cholesterol (the so-called "good cholesterol") in our body which is hugely beneficial to achieve a balance between "good cholesterol" or HDL and "bad cholesterol" or LDL. This balance is enormously beneficial for our cardio-vascular health preventing diseases of all kinds such as those expressed in the previous point
