Recent research has confirmed that a sensible diet should include several servings of olive oil per day. Olive oil has been shown to stimulate the body’s levels of good cholesterol (HDL) which is a key factor to a healthy cardiovascular system. The fats found specifically in olive oil are determined to be more effective at promoting HDL than the fats found in nuts or other components of the Mediterranean diet, though researchers note that dieters shouldn’t overlook the importance of protein and antioxidants also part of the diet.
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