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Fats
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is a minimally processed oil pressed from olives, commonly used in dressings, cooking, and finishing dishes. It is rich in monounsaturated fats and naturally occurring polyphenols.
Beneficial properties
rich in monounsaturated fats
contains polyphenols
anti-inflammatory
heart-healthy fat source
supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Nutritional highlights
It provides mostly monounsaturated fat (especially oleic acid) along with vitamin E and small amounts of vitamin K and antioxidant polyphenols.
Conditions it helps with
Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Stroke
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