Olive oil is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and the health benefits of olive oil are unrivalled, and research reveals more benefits nearly every day.


1. It’s protects against heart disease
The main type of fat found in olive oil is monounsaturated fat (MUFA). These fats have been found to lower your total cholesterol reduce harmful cholesterol levels. It can also help normalise blood clotting.

Reducing the bad cholesterol in your body means your arteries will be less clogged, leading to a lower risk of heart disease and strokes. Replacing butter and margarine with products containing oil will also contribute towards healthier cholesterol levels.

2. It’s full of anti-oxidants
Olive oil contains vitamin E, carotenoids and phenolic compounds, all of which are powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants are said to help lower the creation of damaging free radicals in the body.

Free radicals are groups of atoms with an odd number of electrons that attach to healthy cells and start a negative chain reaction, and can injure blood vessels, damage DNA and create changes in genes that can lead to cancer.

3. It helps prevent strokes
Stroke is caused by a disturbance of blood flow to your brain, due to a blood clot or bleeding. In developed nations, stroke is the second most common cause of death, right behind heart disease.

A study of 841,000 people found that olive oil was the only source of monounsaturated fat associated with a reduced risk of stroke and heart disease. Another review with 140,000 participants found that those who consumed olive oil were at a much lower risk of stroke than those who did not.

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