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One of the most cited healthful ingredients of a Mediterranean
diet is olive oil. As we've been learning, not all fats are created
equal, and some are essential to good health.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, the healthiest fat of all.
According to the American Heart Association, "Monounsaturated
fats can have a beneficial effect on your health . . . when eaten in
moderation and when used to replace saturated fats or trans fats.
Monounsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in
your blood and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They
also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body's
cells. Monounsaturated fats are also typically high in vitamin E,
an antioxidant vitamin most Americans need more of."
A simple change: wherever you usually use butter, consider
using a good extra virgin olive oil. On bread, vegetables, when
you saute... everything. Dress salads simply with extra virgin
olive oil and lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. It
adds not just healthfulness but nuances of flavor you will easily
appreciate.
diet is olive oil. As we've been learning, not all fats are created
equal, and some are essential to good health.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, the healthiest fat of all.
According to the American Heart Association, "Monounsaturated
fats can have a beneficial effect on your health . . . when eaten in
moderation and when used to replace saturated fats or trans fats.
Monounsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in
your blood and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They
also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body's
cells. Monounsaturated fats are also typically high in vitamin E,
an antioxidant vitamin most Americans need more of."
A simple change: wherever you usually use butter, consider
using a good extra virgin olive oil. On bread, vegetables, when
you saute... everything. Dress salads simply with extra virgin
olive oil and lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. It
adds not just healthfulness but nuances of flavor you will easily
appreciate.
| Bring On The Healthy Fats Of Olive Oil |
