
Olive Oil - The Core of the Mediterranean Diet?
The abundant use of olives and extra virgin olive oil truly defines
the traditional Mediterranean Diet. In fact it is the principal
fat source and the culinary foundation for Mediterranean cuisine.
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The health benefits of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet has
become more than a novel observation. Clinical research is substantiating
healthy benefits,
but the gourmet tastes and flavors are bonuses well worth mentioning too.
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Olive trees, ‘Olea europaea,’ are the oldest fruit
trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in
history. Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise
and fall of Mediterranean empires and other advanced civilizations
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What are the benefits of olive oil? Olive oil
is high in monounsaturated fatty acids (mainly oleic acid), which,
unlike saturated fats, do not adversely affect blood
cholestrol levels and may even help to lower them slightly. For
those suffering from constipation, take more olive oil often as
it helps to lubricate the intestines and eliminate waste from our
bodies, thereby curing your constipation. read
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