How does Extra Virgin Olive Oil play a role in healthy diet?
First of all, Monounsaturated fats help the human body reduce harmful LDL cholesterol while helping by stabilizing and also increasing the HDL cholesterol. The antioxidants found in the extra-virgin oil (but not in regular olive oils) act as a clean up crew in the blood. They help by getting rid of the free radicals that we produce in our body naturally, and are increased with body polluting activities such as smoking and breathing in smog. These monunsaturated fats help protect against heart disease and the antioxidants shield as against many types of cancer.
