So much has been written about Olive oil these are just a few links if you want to discover more

​*lowered risks for cardiovascular health

*can aid in lowering blood pressure

*adding Olive Oil to your diet can be a healthy part of assisting in the prevention of  Alzheimer disease


*A Mediterranean diet including olive oil can assist in reducing inflammation in the body


*Olive oil is very high in anti-oxidants which protects and assists the body in many ways including eye health


*Olive oil can help reduce the risks of diabetes

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*Olive oil is good for your brain health


*Beneficial for the healthy aging and elderly


*Accelerates wound healing in burn patients
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​*Helps with kidney stones

​​*Top 5 reasons! 1. lowers cholesterol 2. lowers blood pressure 3. reduces odds of getting cancer 4. offers protection from oxidative damage to the body 5. helps with cognitive function

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Do your own search to discover more. There are many articles written to support the various benefits. I think it is an excellent choice to add high quality extra virgin olive oil to my diet and I use it almost exclusively in my kitchen, it tastes fantastic and if it is good for me in several other ways...all the better. 

Hilda