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Lower your cholesterol… naturally!

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

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If you’re looking to lower your cholesterol, you need some healthy fat… specifically the plant-based fat oleic acid. You’ll find it in olive oil, avocado, almonds and pecans. And according to Loma Linda University, it lowers bad cholesterol as quickly and effectively as prescription medications. You need about one-third of a cup of almonds and pecans daily. And two new studies show that eating an avocado a day is as effective as taking prescription statins for high cholesterol.

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Here’s another strong reason to adopt a Mediterranean Diet

24 Tuesday Jul 2018

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You’ll have a 62% lower risk of developing malignant breast cancer. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, women on a Mediterranean Diet, who consumed 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day, got the biggest benefit. It’s down to the oil’s antioxidants, which have been shown to kill cancer cells and halt tumor growth. So splash some extra virgin olive oil on your pasta, in your salad, and as a marinade with herbs on chicken or fish.

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Olive oil isn’t only good for cooking…

29 Tuesday May 2018

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Is your skin feeling dry and chapped – but you don’t have any body lotion? Grab some olive oil!

It acts as a humectant – which means, it draws moisture INTO your skin. You can also smooth out your sand-papery heels by rubbing your feet with olive oil, and slipping on a pair of cotton socks before you go to bed.

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Feeling a bit queazy? Try this!

21 Wednesday Mar 2018

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You may not need a pill or tablet to relieve your indigestion. A teaspoon of straight olive oil could do the trick. Research from Bastyr University in Washington has found it can soothe an upset stomach in 15 minutes. That’s because olive oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds that aid digestion enzymes and bile. In fact, consuming 2 tablespoons of olive oil a day – like in salad dressing or on roasted vegetables – can help alleviate chronic gastrointestinal pain in 3 weeks.

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Here’s another strong reason to adopt a Mediterranean Diet…

01 Friday Sep 2017

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You’ll have a 62% lower risk of being diagnosed with malignant breast cancer. According to the Journal Of The American Medical Association, women on a Mediterranean Diet who consumed 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day, got the biggest benefit. It’s down to the oil’s antioxidants, which have been shown to kill cancer cells and halt tumor growth. So splash some extra virgin olive oil on your pasta, in your salad, and as a marinade with herbs on chicken or fish.

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Margarine and trans-fats

24 Monday Apr 2017

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You know to avoid foods that contain trans fats – like certain margarine products, shortening and some vegetable oils. If they have trans-fats, you’ll see the words “partially hydrogenated oil” in the ingredients. But do you know what you should replace them with? It may surprise you: It’s LARD!
Despite its reputation, ounce for ounce, lard contains more polyunsaturated fats than olive oil – and 20% less saturated fat than butter. And it’s trans-fat-free. That’s according to the USDA. So, if you need to fry or bake – go ahead and use lard.

How old is the bottle of olive oil in your pantry?

09 Friday Dec 2016

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If it’s over 6 months old, it isn’t giving you the same nutritional punch. According to the Journal of Food Science, the disease-fighting antioxidants in olive oil are 40% less effective 6 months after the bottle is opened. And that’s true even if you’re storing it properly in a cool, dark place. So only buy small bottles of olive oil. That way they won’t sit around, and you’ll get a full dose of antioxidants.

Do you think you may be sensitive to gluten, but you love bread?

13 Tuesday Jan 2015

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Add more olive oil to your diet. It helps suppress gluten-triggered inflammation. That way you can enjoy more of the foods you love – like wheat, barley or rye, without as much heartburn or bloating.

Are you feeling bummed out?

26 Friday Sep 2014

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Get more omega-3s in you! According to the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the omega-3 fatty acids in whole grains, fresh produce, fish and olive oil are known to boost levels of serotonin. That’s the so-called “happy hormone.”

The healthy way to prepare your tomatoes.

17 Monday Mar 2014

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Being Italian, I LOVE tomatoes and olive oil and use them quite often in my cooking. Here’s a tip if you’re having tomatoes for dinner: Sauté them! The cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene is absorbed better when you eat healthy fats, like olive oil, at the same time. So sauté your tomatoes with a little olive oil.