HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Olive Oil contains ZERO CHOLESTEROL
Olive Oil is also high in mono-saturated fat and Vitamin E.
Scientists have found a compound called Oleuropin which lowers LDL (?ad?cholesterol) in the blood without affecting HDL (?ood?cholesterol).
Replacing other fats with Olive Oil can significantly:
? Lower blood pressure
? Reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Italian researcher have found that consuming a teaspoon of Olive Oil a day during pregnancy gives a healthier liver, cleaner arteries and reinforcing cell membranes in an unborn child.

Research has shown that it can add up to a 30% increase in intelligence in the child.
Greeks are the largest consumers of Olive Oil in the world in proportion the their population. They are also unfortunately the worlds heaviest smokers in proportion to their population.

However, Greece has the worlds lowest percentages of both heart disease and cancers in proportion to their population, and on average Greeks have a longer life-span when compared to other western countries.

Scientists believe the secret to their longevity and healthier living may well be Olive Oil.