Many studies have been conducted over the years, and it has been well-established that extra virgin olive oil contains healthy fats and high polyphenols, which are beneficial for fighting against chronic diseases. Here are some health advantages found in consuming it:

  • Regularly including extra virgin olive oil in your diet lowers the risk of heart disease, including cholesterol, blood pressure, and stroke.
  • Reduce the risk of gastrointestinal diseases and promote the digestive system’s functioning.
  • Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects that reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer and inflammation from arthritis and bowel diseases.
  • Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent ally against diabetes by reducing insulin resistance.
  • Brain: Some research has shown that extra virgin olive oil may positively affect brain health, which could be affected by ageing.

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Harvard Healthy Eating Plate — recommended diet including extra virgin olive oil

 

The Healthy eating plate show us how much servings of each food group we should eat on a balanced diet.

While most importantly, to report oil consumption benefits our health is to consume the quantities needed per day without exceeding. Nutritionists recommend taking olive oil every day. The recommended amount is three tablespoons a day. They also say it is good to bear in mind that consuming it raw has more benefits for your health than cooking it. One of the highest polyphenol olive oil varieties is Picual.

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