Olive oil, a healthy fat from olives, is rich in a variety of nutrients and therefore has an excellent advantage when ensuring correct daily consumption. A new study by researchers at Harvard University, in the United States, points out that the consumption of olive oil is associated with a longer life expectancy, especially when replacing butter and margarine with he.
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Scientific studies with olive oil intake
Researchers released a meta-analysis that pooled two very large studies. The two papers included data on the health and eating habits of more than 92,000 individuals over two years.
In this way, scientists found that people who consumed about ½ tablespoon of olive oil per day had a decreased risk of dying from any cause by 19% compared to those who almost never consumed oil.
Furthermore, those who switched from butter, margarine or mayonnaise to olive oil had a 34% lower mortality rate than those who did not switch and continued to consume these processed foods.
Benefits of olive oil for our health
- Prevents the development of heart disease, as it helps control cholesterol levels, preventing arteries from clogging with fat plaques;
- They have antioxidant properties and therefore protect the heart from free radicals;
- Because it contains vitamin E and anti-inflammatory substances in its composition, it reduces inflammation in the body;
- Prevents premature aging, fighting free radicals that may be associated with cellular aging;
- It is rich in anti-inflammatory substances that reduce the risk of cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases.
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It is important to remember that to reap the benefits of olive oil you need to have a healthy and balanced diet and prioritize using it in salad dressing or just as a seasoning. It is important to consume raw precisely because depending on the type of oil, it loses its properties when heated, not obtaining as many health benefits.
