Health

Healthy fats, such as

extra virgin olive oil, can even help you fight stress, improve mood swings, decrease mental fatigue and can actually help you manage your weight.

HEALTH

BENEFITS

Olive oil and olives are a main component of the ‘Mediterranean Diet’, which also includes fruit, vegetables, legumes, cereal, poultry meat and fish.

Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet, where extra virgin olive oil is the main source of fat, produces the following health benefits, and more :

Reduces risk of coronary and cardiovascular disease
Lowers the level of total blood cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. In addition, it doesn’t alter HDL (good) cholesterol and may even raise it
Helps reduce or manage blood pressure levels
Provides protection against many types of cancer, including breast, colon, prostate, and skin.
Prevents or delays the onset of diabetes, but also helps control blood sugar levels for those already managing diabetes.
Greater and long lasting weight loss than a low-fat diet
Beneficial for ulcers and gastritis and supports gastro-intestinal health
Helps combat constipation and bad breath

Provides general anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
Lowers incidences of gallstones
Helps bolster the immune system
Beneficial during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Shown to have a positive effect on depression and mood.