Article: The Nutritional Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

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Beneficios nutritivos del aceite de oliva virgen extra

Jan 21, 2017Noticias de Mi Oliva Gourmet

The Nutritional Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

The importance of the Mediterranean diet, and especially the nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is recognized around the world. Several researchers have confirmed that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean. Studies have also confirmed its positive effects on diet. Olive oil is the foundation of the Mediterranean diet, an essential part of the diet of the population with the highest life expectancy in the world.

Where do the nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil come from?

EVOO is made up not only of fatty acids such as oleic acid but also of many minor compounds, including:

hydrocarbons
tocopherols
alkanols
flavonoids
anthocyanins
sterols
phenols, etc.

These minor compounds give Extra Virgin Olive Oil added nutritional value. They are antioxidants, which means that when we consume them, they help our body defend itself against oxidation.

The golden compound

The “golden” compound found in olive oil is called oleocanthal (oleocantal in Spanish). Oleocanthal is a phenol found in abundance in EVOO, at levels ranging from 284 to 711 mg/kg. We now know that oleocanthal is the only phenolic compound responsible for the peppery sensation some olive oils leave at the back of the throat. Author: Hristofor Miho

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