OLIVE OIL AND YOUR HEALTH
Olive oil has been shown to possess a high concentration of phenolic anti-oxidants, oleic acids and squal..., all of which are beneficial to our overall health.
Tests show that the high level of anti-oxidants found in olive oil help decrease the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good cholesterol (HDL) when olive oil is consumed regularly in our diets. Good cholesterol levels are |
important to have as they help fight off heart disease. Olive oil has also been shown to help combat breast cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer. A balanced diet including olive oil has also been shown to decrease blood pressure, as well as decrease the rate of cellular aging... good news for those wrinkles!
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