Consuming 2 TBSP of This Oil Every Day Could SAVE Your Life (And it’s NOT coconut oil)
If you’ve been following the health food crazes, you’re probably familiar with the widespread praise for olive oil. Even more, I’m sure you’re using it in your cooking already. But do you know what makes olive oil such a widely acclaimed health-boosting ingredient?
About a decade ago, the North American Olive Oil Association filed a petition to allow the posting of health claims on food labels. The claim: regularly consuming 2 tablespoons of olive oil will reduce your risk of heart disease! This almost unbelievable claim was investigated by the FDA and approved.
But why?
Unlike many other fats used in cooking like butter and sunflower oil, about 75% of the fat content of olive oil is derived from monounsaturated fats. To know how monounsaturated fats work on the body, you should first know about the two types of cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol – High-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). HDL is often referred to as the “good” cholesterol as it is responsible for removing LDL from your body. Ideally, you want to keep these two levels at a near balanced ratio.
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