Olive Oil Health and Nutrition

The reason olive oil is so good for us is because it’s high in mono unsaturated fat, vitamin E, and antioxidants. It contains 120 calories per tablespoon. All edible oils contain about the same amount of calories. Eating a healthy diet that includes olive oil in place of other less healthy fats offers many health benefits.

A few of the benefits it's known for are lowering bad cholesterol and blood pressure, protecting against colon, breast and skin cancers and reducing the incidence of gallstones. Learn more about the nutrients and other specific health benefits. Dieting with Olive Oil, Nutrients, Benefits

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