Fats are one of the three essential macronutrients for human life and make up a large part of our body. Without fats, we could not absorb vitamins A, D, E or K. Healthy fats, such as the ones in EVOO, can help combat stress, improve mood swings, decrease mental fatigue, and help weight control.
The Harvard School of Public Health recommends a healthy fat intake. Two tablespoons of olive oil a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, minimize oxidative stress throughout the body, provide fatty acids that are essential for the proper functioning of the brain, in addition to many other associated benefits.
Fats are one of the three essential macronutrients for human life and make up a large part of our body. Without fats, we could not absorb vitamins A, D, E or K. Healthy fats, such as the ones in EVOO, can help combat stress, improve mood swings, decrease mental fatigue, and help weight control.
The Harvard School of Public Health recommends a healthy fat intake. Two tablespoons of olive oil a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, minimize oxidative stress throughout the body, provide fatty acids that are essential for the proper functioning of the brain, in addition to many other associated benefits.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Our hearts naturally start to deteriorate with age. Spanish investigators recently discovered that the endothelial function of the arteries in the elderly can be improved by consuming monounsaturated fats, such as the ones in the EVOO.
BLOOD PRESSURE
The EVOO helps to diminish systolic and diastolic blood pressure. A recent study has shown that four tablespoons of olive oil a day reduced the necessity of medicine for blood pressure of all people involved in the study.
CHOLESTEROL
It is proven that two tablespoons of EVOO a day help lower total cholesterol by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. In addition, it helps improve HDL (good) cholesterol, thereby improving the critical balance between LDL and HDL.
ALZHEIMER
Oleocanthal, a polyphenol found in EVOO, has the potential to reduce the cognitive decline that comes with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease.
DEPRESSION
According to Spanish scientists of the Universidad de Navarra y las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a diet rich in olive oil can protect us from mental illnesses, such as depression. The fat serves as an important component for the cellular membranes and acts as a shield for organs and cells.
HEART ATTACKS
A study conducted in France showed that participants who cooked and consumed olive oil had a 41% lower risk of stroke compared to those who didn’t use olive oil.
SKIN CANCER
Along with a Mediterranean diet, EVOO has been shown to contribute to the prevention of the dangerous forms of skin cancer, such as malignant melanoma. The antioxidant properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil helps to counteract oxidation from the sun.
OSTEOPOROSIS
The consumption of EVOO helps in the mineralization and calcification of the bones, since it helps the body to absorb calcium, a key player in the prevention of osteoporosis. It also helps thicken the bones.
DIABETES
Diabetes symptoms can be alleviated with a diet rich in monounsaturated fats, as the ones in the EVOO, low in saturated fats and moderated carbohydrates. It helps regulate blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. A Mediterranean diet, which is rich in EVOO, has been shown to reduce the risk of type II diabetes by almost 50% compared to a low fat diet.
OBESITY
A diet rich in nutrients, as the main source of calories, contributes to improving satiety, preventing the consumption of foods with abundant calories without nutrients that can lead to obesity. Fat is an important factor in satiety that we feel after eating. And not only that, but it stimulates the gastrocolic reflex to help us digest the food we eat. EVOO is an example of a nutrient dense fat that helps you feel full.
OXIDATIVE STRESS
Exposure to air pollution and cigarette smoke, as well as consumption of fried foods or alcohol, can cause the formation of free radicals in the body. Vitamin E and the polyphenols found in EVOO are powerful antioxidants that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, called oxidative stress. Over time, oxidative stress can lead to chronic inflammation. Oleocanthal, a phytonutrient found in EVOO, has been shown to reduce inflammation, one of the leading causes of cancer.
ACELU APPROVED
Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is certified by ACELU (Celiac Association of Uruguay), this means that it is suitable for people with gluten intolerance or for those who suffer from celiac disease. In addition, Olivares de Rocha is a product that both vegans and vegetarians can consume.