Your Questions About Benefits Of Olive Oil

Mark asks…

What are the benefits of switching to olive oil?

Someone told me that the oil I am using right now is unhealthy (canola, vegetable). I just wanted to know what are the benefits because olive oil is a lot more expensive.

admin answers:

Olive oil contains a series of compounds that are very beneficial to most functions of the human body and its' biological and therapeutic value is related in many aspects to its chemical structure.
The first aspect is its triglyceride composition, made up of fatty acids. Olive oil has a prevalence of monounsaturates, oleic acid principally, while animal fats are fundamentally made up of saturated fatty acids and seed oils of polyunsaturates.
Monounsaturated fatty acids are much more stable. Olive oil also has a low percentage of polyunsaturates and this is important because these kind of fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the body.
The second aspect is in its minor components. The most salient ones are the tocopherols and polyphenols. These components have a major antioxidant function and are closely connected with virgin olive oils because refining processes alter and remove them.
Extra-virgin olive oil is the most digestible of the edible fats and:
it helps to assimilate vitamins A, D and K;
it contains essential acids that cannot be produced by our own
bodies;
it slows down the aging process;
it helps bile, liver and intestinal functions.

Daniel asks…

What exactly are the various health benefits of olive oil?

I've heard olive oil has a lot of goodness to it, a lot of health benefits, but what exactly makes it so good for you?

admin answers:

It is low in saturated fats and it is easier for your body to digest. I love to cook with olive oil. It has a wonderful flavor.

George asks…

I hear a lot about the health benefits of olive oil. How can I increase the amount that I eat?

Also, all dishes I read about that call for olive oil, call for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Who uses the other types of olive oil and what is it used for?

admin answers:

Olive oil is considered a heart healthy oil. However, too much of any oil is bad for you. Olive oil, like any other oil still contains a good amount of fats. Just try to stick to a small amount of Olive Oil each day, do not overdo. Along side that eat healthy foods, because eating just olive oil alone will not help.