Have you ever wondered which oil
is the best to cook with? This is a question that I often get asked. Well today,
we’re going to talk about the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which
actually is one of the best and most versatile oils you can cook with!
So what makes EVOO so good? For one, olive oil is very high in
polyphenols. These polyphenols have antioxidant properties – which help protect
your cells from free radical damage. (They also act as a great prebiotic for
your gut microbiome). Olive oil is also known to have benefits for brain and heart health, and has anti-inflammatory properties (from
oleocanthal’s).
These
same polyphenols prevent oxidation in the cooking process. Some fats (particularly
vegetable oils) oxidize very easily; this oxidation leads to formation of harmful
compounds. You definitely don’t want to be cooking with these oils (canola, corn,
soy…)
EVOO
is also high in monounsaturated fatty acids – which aren’t as sensitive to heat
as polyunsaturated fatty acids. You want to cook with fats that have
oxidative stability.
James Dinicolantonio, Pharm. D.
is an internationally respected cardiovascular research scientist, who has
spent nearly a decade studying the effects of different fats on the body. His
years of research confirm that EVOO is simply one of the best oils to cook with
– even better than coconut or avocado – which are known for their high smoke
points.
Dr.
DiNicolantonio says that EVOO is not only safe, it is beneficial as it
dramatically reduces advanced glycation and other harmful substances from forming.
Listen
to a full interview with Dr. DiNicolantonio on a really great podcast called
High Intensity Heath: https://highintensityhealth.com/burning-fat-w-fat-plus-food-quality-tips-w-dr-james-dinicolantonio/
During next week’s Try This Tuesday,
I’ll talk about how to buy a good olive
oil!
Did you know? There’s a
tremendous amount of “Olive Oil Fraud” out there, and the health benefits I
just mentioned will only be realized if the olive oil you are using is high
quality and pure.
Did you know? EVOO is
also a source of Vitamin K and Vitamin E.
Want
more information on EVOO?
Read
more about the latest research on cooking oils here:
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