Re: Diet issues, v pain, - Chelle-Ivy-OLIVE OIL

[Guest guest]

Olive oil is a healthy fat.

We need some healthy fats. You can not live with no fat.

Olive oil can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Olive oil: What are the health benefits? - MayoClinic.com

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037

Answer

When cooking with fats, olive oil is a healthy choice. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing the total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels in your blood.

In contrast, saturated and trans fats — such as butter, tropical oils and hydrogenated margarines — increase your risk of heart disease by increasing your total and LDL cholesterol levels.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day may reduce your risk of heart disease. You can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated fats rather than just adding more olive oil to your diet.

All types of olive oil provide monounsaturated fat, but "extra-virgin" or "virgin" olive oils are the least processed forms. As a result, they contain the highest levels of polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant.Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.

[Guest guest]

I realize that Chelle, but I get tons of fat as it is, and I really don't like the TASTE of fat on my salad. I feel like I'm defeating the purpose, lol.

Hugs-

Ivy

-- Re: Diet issues, v pain, - Chelle-Ivy-OLIVE OIL

Olive oil is a healthy fat.

We need some healthy fats. You can not live with no fat.

Olive oil can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Olive oil: What are the health benefits? - MayoClinic.com

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037

Answer

When cooking with fats, olive oil is a healthy choice. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing the total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels in your blood.

In contrast, saturated and trans fats — such as butter, tropical oils and hydrogenated margarines — increase your risk of heart disease by increasing your total and LDL cholesterol levels.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day may reduce your risk of heart disease. You can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated fats rather than just adding more olive oil to your diet.

All types of olive oil provide monounsaturated fat, but "extra-virgin" or "virgin" olive oils are the least processed forms. As a result, they contain the highest levels of polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant.

Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.