Olive Oil

It was Dr. Gary Beauchamp, almost by chance, who discovered the Oleocanthal a few years ago. A polyphenol really special, only present in minimal quantities in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

This great molecule is believed to prevent some very complicated illnesses as some type of cancer or Alzheimer. We hope, that at some point, the pharmaceutical companies will start with the development of medicines and treatments based on these encouraging results.

Fighting obesity

In recent years, obesity, both in children and adults, has skyrocketed, and tablets and cell phones do not help much…

If we want to recover our health and live longer and better, we must return to the Mediterranean Diet, eating less and better. Olive oil then, being highly caloric, is also highly satiating, so as a result we eat less!

On the other hand, refined sugars in some industrial foods generate insulin spikes that quickly “eat up” blood glucose and make us hungry again soon after!

Why is olive oil so healthy?

Olive oil is loaded with healthy fats, vitamins E and K, and several antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These nutrients may promote brain and heart health, in addition to other benefits. It is in fact, a dietary staple for some of the world’s healthiest populations.

Also, the main fat it contains is monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which experts consider a healthful fat. The antioxidants in olive oil may help protect the body from cellular damage that can lead to a range of health conditions and diseases.

You may stand to gain the most if you use cold pressed olive oil in place of other fats, such as lard, butter, or margarine. As a matter of fact, one study found that replacing vegetable oil with extra virgin olive oil improved cognitive function in older adults. If you choose to consume oils, extra virgin olive oil tends to be a much healthier choice than most vegetable oils and vegetable oil blends.