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October 12th, 2009 | 
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Olive Oil comes from olives, which is the fruit of the olive. It has monounsaturated fats, antioxidant compounds that are beneficial to health also has a significant amount of polyphenols, which also provide benefits such as increased “good” cholesterol (HDL or high density), lowering triglycerides and markers oxidative stress (which is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease).
It is assumed that olive oil is a healthier fat, but even though this is true, can be harmful if consumed in our diet, too much of the wrong types of oils. The correct balance of fats and the right kinds of oils are essential for optimal health. That which is not known can hurt you, especially if you act thinking it is true, when in fact it is not. In fact, there is a relationship in health indicators after consuming fats, olive oil as much junk food.
We should always include a healthy portion of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet, and try to reduce fat. And when you buy olive oil, or any other type of oil, it is always best to buy only those that are “first cold pressed”, which are those resulting from the direct pressing of the olive through mechanical and physical means and a temperature controlled. Read the rest of this entry »
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Each day reaffirms the benefits of broccoli for health. Broccoli is the family of cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts or red cabbage. It comes from Italy was popularized by the U.S., who consume large quantities. Boiled, steamed, or sautéed broccoli is a vegetable full of advantages, there are eight benefit of broccoli:
1. it is beneficial against atherosclerosis due to sulforaphane, a molecule is abundant in broccoli and other vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower. This molecule has a very beneficial effect on atherosclerotic plaques (responsible for cardiovascular disease). Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director of the British Heart Foundation, which funded this research on the benefits of broccoli in atherosclerosis states that “this fascinating finding sheds light on a possible mechanism, through which, the diet rich in vegetables (such as the Mediterranean diet) protects against cardiovascular disease. ”
2. Has antibacterial effects,
3. Reduces risk of ulcers
4. Broccoli is the beneficial properties against anemia
5. It acts against cancer-causing free radicals.
6. It acts as a hormone regulator and the level of estrogen
7. Its consumption improves the intestinal transit.
8. Are recommended in the diet of pregnant women for their excellent contribution and minerals as well as antioxidants, potassium and vitamins that help prevent cellular aging.
There are delicious recipes with broccoli, has almost no calories and if many healthy properties.