Health Secrets try and Beat the Winter BLUES!

I have been told that when you heat Olive Oil it turns into a trans-fat. This is a myth, phew. I love my olive oil.

Excessively heating olive oil will evaporate the alcohols and esters which make up its delicate taste and fragrance. Heating olive oil will not change its health aspects, only the flavor. (Dr. A.Kiritsakis, a world renowned oil chemist in Athens, Book - OLIVE OIL FROM THE TREE TO THE TABLE -Second edition 1998),

Benefits of Olive Oil:

1. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels.

2. There are some benefits towards colon cancer

3. Olive oil is very well tolerated by the stomach. In fact, olive oil's protective function has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis.

I like to buy EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL because it comes from the first pressing of the olives, containing higher levels of antioxidants, vitamin E,  phenols, and it is less processed.

Next time you go grocery shopping choose Olive Oil instead of vegetable oil!

I like to make a super thin crusted crusted pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. I love to drizzle olive oil over the top!

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