EVOO, extra virgin olive oil, nectar of gods, liquid gold, king of oils, more than 5,000 years of history, Mediterranean Diet, the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is, pure olive's juice, no cholesterol at all...well, what else can we say about EVOO?.
In our global world, some people say that we're entering into the olive oil age. Lots of people are more and more concerned about health, and it's true that consuming EVOO it's one of the best things we can do for that.
The health properties of olive oil are well documented. This monounsaturated, heart healthy oil has antioxidants and acts as polyphenols for healthy cell life. Studies also seem to indicate that olive oil helps prevent cancer, diabetes and obesity.
Today, anyone can 'google' and search more information of EVOO health benefits. Let us list just a little.
Lowers your risk of heart disease
Reduces the rates of skin, breast and colon cancer
Prevents arthritis and decreases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Lowers your risk of diabetes
Lowers your odds of having Alzheimer's
May prevent bone loss (osteoporosis)
Slows the spread of the HIV virus
Now...what else do you need to start consuming EVOO?...Oh, yes, don't forget to use 'google'...
Olive oil and health. A perfect union!