Olive oil: What are the health benefits?
Is extra-virgin oil better than regular olive oil?
from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037/METHOD=print
When choosing fats, olive oil is a healthy choice. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, a healthier type of fat that 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, animal fats, tropical oils and partially hydrogenated oils — increase your risk of heart disease by increasing your total and LDL cholesterol levels.
To read the full article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037
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Why should I trust any thing from the Mayo Clinic when they stand behind the FDA on artificial sweetners. (No they are not good for you) ITs a deception I think we can not hide this fact any longer.
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