Eating is one of the most basic and essential needs of the human being to survive. In addition, there is so much variety of foods today that eating has become one of the greatest pleasures for the majority of the population. Many of these meals are accompanied by an essential product for Spanish gastronomy: olive oil, both for cooking and to dress dishes and toast.
The doctor William Arias wanted to share with his followers his knowledge and, this time, he wanted to disseminate the benefits of olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil (Aove), also known as experts and nutritionists such as “liquid gold”, for its multiple Health benefits.
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The doctor recommends the daily consumption of Aove because it contains various beneficial and healthy properties and fats with positive effects for the long -term organism: “when you consume extra virgin olive oil, you are consuming the healthiest fat that exists, monounsaturated fat, specifically oleic acid, also known as omega 9. In addition, it contains a wide variety of vitamins and bioactive compounds.” It is considered one of the healthiest fats because it contains between 55% and 83% of this type of lipids.
Regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil has a powerful anti -inflammatory effect, in addition to improving arterial health
William AriasDoctor
Aove is a natural source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant and polyphenols, antioxidant compounds with anti -inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. In addition, according to the Spanish clinical study, Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with Mediterranean Dietled by Dr. Ramón Estruch in 2013 and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, in which more than 7,000 people participated for four years, three groups were evaluated: the first followed a Mediterranean diet that included the extra virgin olive oil, the second consumed nuts and the third followed a low fat diet.
This study showed that those who consumed the AVE and nuts showed a 30% reduction in cardiovascular problems. Thus, it was concluded that these foods help protect cardiovascular health: “For this reason, the regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil has a powerful anti -inflammatory effect, it also improves arterial health, corrects insulin resistance, reduces cholesterol and improves blood pressure. That is, it helps reduce the risk of infarction, cerebral thrombosis and diabetes,” he says Arias.
The doctor points out that, although the most effective way to take advantage of its benefits is to consume it cold or raw, such as ingesting a daily spoonful, it is also safe to use it to cook. In addition, Arias denies one of the most widespread myths on the Aove: which is not healthy to fry at high temperatures because of the smoke it gives off. The expert affirms, with the science supported, that when frying it does not lose its properties nor is it harmful to health.
Science has shown us that we can cook and fry the extra virgin olive oil without losing its properties
William AriasDoctor
According to the study, Evaluation of Chemical and Physical Changes in Different Comercial Oils During Heating, published in Acta Scietific Nutritional Health In 2018 by F. de Alzaa, C. Guillaume and L. Ravetti, different oils were evaluated, including the extra virgin olive. During the study, excellent thermal stability includes high temperatures was demonstrated, thanks to the fact that it is a monounsaturated fat -rich oil, especially in oleic acid.
“And although the best way to use it is cold, science has shown us that we can cook and fry the extra virgin olive oil without losing its properties and without damaging. It is a myth, so you don’t look for more legs for the cat: the best oil for your health is olive oil and that is why it remains the king.” He concludes.
It is not surprising that olive oil is one of the most used and appreciated oils, especially in Spanish culture. In fact, its high price in recent years reflects the enormous demand on buying this “liquid gold”. In addition, it is not only used in the kitchen, but it has been an ancestral remedy incorporated by previous generations in multiple homemade uses: for skin, hair, home tricks and much more.
