 Carapelli
Olive Oil - As Nutritious as It Is Delicious
◆ FDA:
Olive oil is heart-healthy
The FDA has announced that evidence suggests eating 2 tablespoons
of olive oil a day may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. Olive oil should
be used to replace foods with a similar amount of saturated
fat while not increasing the total number of calories consumed
daily.
◆ Monounsaturated
is better for your heart
Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which helps to lower
LDL (low-density lipoproteins), the 'bad' cholesterol, without
lowering levels of HDL (high-density lipoproteins), the 'good'
cholesterol. This means that Carapelli Olive Oil is an excellent
substitute for all kinds of fats, including vegetable oils,
butter, margarine and shortening.
◆ Extra
virgin means extra benefits
Extra virgin olive oil has the highest percentage of monounsaturated
fats of any oil. It also contains significant amounts of antioxidants
provitamin A and vitamin E, which prevent the oxidation of
LDLs.This is important in that oxidized LDLs accelerate cell
and artery damage that leads to cancer and heart disease.
Antioxidants may also reduce the oxidative effects that accompany
aging, helping to maintain mental faculties and muscular control.
◆ The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil, cereals,
vegetables, fruit, vitamins A, E and C, and low in saturated
fats, plays an important role in the prevention of tumors
and cardiovascular disease. |
