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JUST A SPOONFUL A DAY…
According to the American Heart Association olive oil is
heart healthy and a recommended substitution for any fat
used in any recipe, The Associated Press reported.
In 2004 the Food and Drug Administration said there is
“limited but not conclusive evidence that suggests that
consumers may reduce their risk of heart disease by
substituting monounsaturated fat from olive oil in place of
foods high in saturated fat, while at the same time not
increasing the total number of calories consumed daily.”
Substituting just two tablespoons of olive oil for an equal
amount of unhealthy saturated fat may in fact lower the risk
of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other heart related
problems.
“It doesn’t mean you could stop going to the doctor but
cooking with olive oil is better in the long run “Instead of
the ‘killing me softly’ ingredients like grease, lard or any
other fat, use raw oils instead of vegetable oil.”
Olive oil has no more calories than any other common cooking
or salad oil and contains no cholesterol.
Extra virgin olive oil is a virgin olive oil regarded for
its near perfect flavor, color and aroma with just the right
portion of acidity.
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