The Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil is starting to become more popular among Americans due to all the health benefits it associated with it. It helps to reduce heart disease with its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances. It also helps to control bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing good cholesterol (HDL). While it lowers the incidence of gallstone formation, Spanish researchers even believe that it can be a preventative measure for colon cancer.


The Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil and appears just above vegetables on their food pyramid. People who follow this diet have been known to live longer lives, have less instances of heart disease and cancers, as well as, lower occerances of obesity. There are many uses for olive oil and replacing your normal oil and fats with it will have a great impact on your cholesterol.

Use olive oil in salad dressings, dipping sauce for bread or roast nuts and add them to salads. Place a container in the refrigerator for a substitute for butter. It provides a much healthier alternative and its consistency is just the same. Everyone, including diabetics, will definitely benefit from these diet changes because it helps control blood sugar levels and lowers triglyceride levels. One of the healthiest oils available, more people should be adding it into their diet.