Mediterranean Diet : is Extra Virgin Olive Oil the Key?

The search for oil in recent years by prestigious institutions like Harvard and Oxford had very positive results. It was found that the best olive oil is extra virgin olive oil - the oil of first pressing of the olives produced. Choose extra virgin olive oil as the main source of fat in the diet is a crucial factor in maintaining good health, as this type of oil can actually reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Saturated fats increase both blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. 

This was confirmed by a recent study, people raised with "hypertension" detected the absorption of olive oil was intentionally. After a period of 2 months, was the fact that consumption had increased sufficiently significant for the dose of antihypertensive drugs decreased by 50%! Another study found that half the risk of a person a heart attack just 2 to 4 years if it passes a diet with high consumption of olive oil in Mediterranean diet. 

The research also discovered that the olive oil in May influence on the distribution of body fat, which is less fat around the belly and hips. This is important for people who store their fat around the waist with a high risk of heart disease. The consumption of olive oil is also thought to lead to a reduced risk of some types of cancer and even diabetes. 

The latest results were previously reported by the Daily Telegraph in the UK. Scientists at the "Morell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia found that the extra-virgin olive oil relieves pain in the same way that some anti-pain, such as ibuprofen. They found that the oil contains a compound anti - inflammatory Oleocanthal called "the pain of doing so as to eliminate the anti-pain". This is very important because there is inflammation in the body, will play a key role in the pathogenesis of some chronic diseases such as cancer. 

The difference between the different types of oil is their level of acidity. Acid only affects the taste of olive oil you buy, have virtually no impact on the nutritional content. For all uses in the cuisines of a purchase at half price "extra virgin olive oil from Spain or Italy. Make sure that only when cooking on medium heat with olive oil.