Olive Oil is Believed to:

• Lowers the risk of blocked arteries.
• Lowers blood pressure.
• Lowers blood sugar levels.
• Contains Vitamins A, D and E and facilities the absorption of other nutrients.
• Reduces acidity in the stomach and the risk of gallstones and kidney stones.

Olive oil may protect against stomach ulcers and cancer

The new research by researchers from the Spanish Institute de la Grasa, and the University Hospital of Valme, report that, under their simulated in vitro conditions, the polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil exerted anti-bacterial effects against eight strains of H. pylori, three of which were said to be resistant to antibiotics. "These results open the possibility of considering extra virgin olive oil a chemoprotective agent for peptic ulcer or gastric cancer, but this bioactivity must be confirmed in vivo in the future," wrote lead author Concepcion Romero in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

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Olive oil and the Prevention of Breast Cancer

A study published in The Archives of Internal Medicine finds that the consumption of olive oil -- and other oils high in monounsaturated fat -- helps reduce women's chances of developing breast cancer1. Research Director Dr. Alicja Wolk at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm suggested that women can easily increase their monounsaturated fat intake by replacing oils that are high in polyunsaturated fat with oils that are rich in monounsaturated fat, such as olive oil.

According to Dr. Dimitrios Trichopoulos, chairman of the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, "American women might actually experience as much as a 50 percent reduction in breast cancer risk if they consumed more olive oil" in place of other fats in their diets. Dr. Trichopoulos added that, "even though diet doesn't go to the root of the breast cancer problem, the findings of the various studies indicate that a prudent diet containing plenty of vegetables with olive oil may lower the risk of this disease."

1. Wolk, Alicja, et. al. "A prospective study of association of monounsaturated fat and other types of fat with risk of breast cancer." Archives of Internal Medicine. 1998; 158:41-45.

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Olive Oil Receives Qualified Health Claim from FDA: 

North American Olive Oil Association’s Successful Petition Highlights Heart-Healthy Benefits of one of America’s Most Popular Cooking Oils.  For complete Press release:

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Tips for Maintaining Your Olive Oil At It's Best

• Keep your oil out of direct light (especially sunlight).
• Store your oil at the right room temperature (70 degree or less) in a cool, dry place.
• Shelf life — your olive oil will last for two years or more if conserved properly.

Butter/Margarine - Olive Oil Conversion

Butter/Margarine				Olive Oil
1 teaspoon				3/4 teaspoon
1 tablespoon				2 1/4 teaspoons
2 tablespoons				1 1/2 tablespoon
1/4 cup				3 tablespoons
1/3 cup				1/4 cup
1/2 cup				1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons
2/3 cup				1/2 cup
3/4 cup				1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon
1 cup				3/4 cup

Health Benefits

Butter/Margarine - Olive Oil Conversion

Olive Oil Production

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