Benefits Of Olive Oil
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The beneficial effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of anti-oxidative substances. Following, are its health benefits:
The beneficial effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of anti-oxidative substances. Following, are its health benefits:
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The monounsaturated fats in Olive oil improve the ratio of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins, HDL) to “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins, LDL) in the blood.
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Aids Digestion
Olive oil promotes the overall absorption of nutrients while helping the digestive system to function more efficiently.
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Unlike other fats, which are associated with a higher risk of colon cancer, olive oil helps protect the cells of the colon from carcinogens.
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An Anti-ageing remedy
It’s been shown that diets which are deficient in vitamin E accelerate the breakdown of certain fatty acids, a process which invariably leads to aging.
