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HEALTHY FOOD
8 healthy oils good to your heart
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Choosing healthy oils at the supermarket is not what it used to. Today, supermarket shelves have a surplus of various kinds of oils all claiming to be healthy for you. Knowing which ones to choose and which to avoid can mean the difference between oils promoting heart health or oils possibly harming heart health.
Read MoreBenefits of Olive Oil
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Olive oil is really kind of in a class all its own. This heart-healthy oil is considered a leading component of the Mediterranean diet and plays an important role in other benefits for our health.
Read MoreWhy You Should Eat More Olive Oil and Nuts
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The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been cited over and over again. Hailing from the traditional dietary patterns of residents along the Mediterranean coast, the main staples of the diet include nuts, whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, unrefined cereals, lots of legumes, just as much fish, some cheese and yogurt and occasional consumption of wine. The cornerstone of this diet is its limit in the consumption of red meat to only a few times a month. Scientists have recently found that those who follow a Mediterranean Diet without any calorie restrictions and chock full of delicious olive oil and nuts. Why? Read on.
Read MoreMore Olive Oil, Please!
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Olive Oil has many health benefits. Healthy fats, like the type found in olive oil, can help lower the both risk of heart disease and diabetes. Read on for more benefits.
Read MoreMediterranean Diet: Optimal For Healthy Eating
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There has been a call to decrease the amount of meat we eat and increase our intake of plant-based foods. Discover the healthiest diet that you can do for the rest of your life.
Read MoreHealthy Fats: How They Affect Us.
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The Skinny on Healthy Fats: It is a common misconception that dietary fat is bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. In fact, fats are essential for numerous body functions, including cell membrane repair, body warmth, organ protection and energy; some vitamins, appropriately called fat-soluble vitamins, actually need fat to dissolve and be absorbed by your body.
Read MoreProtecting your heart with the Mediterranean diet
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The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated as one of the healthiest diets in the world, but it’s not only a diet, it’s a lifestyle change that can actually add years to your life. Research continues to prove that a diet rich in plant foods and healthy fats protects against the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, types of cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.
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