| DJ Dunk |
28 February 2003 02:31 PM |
High quality extra virgin olive oil contains polyphenols, tocopherols, antioxidants and Vitamins A, B, E and K. As a mono- unsaturated fat, olive oil is considered to be the "good" fat, which can protect against heart disease and more. Numerous studies have focused on the promising role olive oil plays in maintaining a healthy diet and reducing the risk of heart disease. Olive oil has been proven to decrease age-related mental declines and helps rheumatoid arthritis. Adding olive oil and other monounsaturated fats helps with cholesterol profiles. It lowers bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) and raises good cholesterol (HDL). Olive oil also thins your blood and may reduce the incidence of developing breast cancer in women. A tablespoon of olive oil contains 120 calories, 14 grams of fat, and no cholesterol. Seventy seven percent (77%) of the fat in olive oil is monounsaturated, and nine percent (9%) is polyunsaturated fat; fourteen percent (14%) is vegetable-derived saturated fat. Virgin olive oils also contain the antioxidants beta-carotene and Vitamin E, as well as the phenolic compounds tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil contains no salt and is naturally cholesterol-free
Off the top of my head ;)
[Edited by DJ Dunk - 2/28/2003 2:32:42 PM]
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