Healthy Nutrition is based on research done to help promote health. We will start with the health benefits of olive oil. A study published this year showed that olive oil polyphenols and omega 3 fatty acids in fish will help reduce atherosclerosis between 54% and 61%. Olive oil increases the HDL (beneficial) cholesterol and lowers LDL and triglyceride levels. The mechanism and other benefits of olive oils will be covered tomorrow.
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1) Nutrit Review 2009 May;67 Suppl 1: s126-9
2) Nutrition 2009 May;25(5):548-54