Recommended Power
Foods - Part 14 - Olive Oil
(Information from The Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R. D., Author)
(Information from The Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R. D., Author)
This
oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fats, the kind that keeps the HDL
(good) cholesterol high and the LDL (bad) cholesterol low. Olive oil is considered to be a healthy
promoting oil, by benefiting the heart, decreasing inflammation and aiding
numerous other health conditions. Change
your diet by replacing margarine and butter with olive oil on bread or toast,
add to vegetables, or create vinaigrett4es and salad dressings by using olive
oil. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on
uncooked dishes where the flavor complements the food. Select extra virgin olive oil for excellent
taste.
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