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Extra-virgin olive oil anti-inflammatory-scientists
Re: Extra-virgin olive oil anti-inflammatory-scientists -- Posted by Rich on 09-01-05 18:56
"Roman Bystrianyk" wrote in message
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>I believe it refers to beautiful young virgins stomping the olives ...
> but I could be mistaken. Enjoy your day.
>
> According to the Mayo Clinic:
>
> Extra-virgin olive oil: Does it have more health benefits?
>
> Question: Does extra-virgin olive oil have more health benefits than
> virgin or regular olive oil?
>
> Answer:
>
> It's not clear whether one grade of olive oil has more health benefits
> than other grades. The health benefits of olive oil are primarily
> related to its high levels of monounsaturated fats.
>
> Although processed differently, extra-virgin, virgin and regular olive
> oils are all excellent sources of monounsaturated fats. When used in
> place of saturated fats, such as butter, monounsaturated fats appear to
> improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attack. They
> may also play a role in lowering the risk of some cancers.
>
> Here are the processing methods for different grades of olive oil:
>
> * Extra-virgin olive oil is cold pressed from ripe olives using no
> chemicals or heat. It's the least processed of the different grades of
> oil. As a result, it retains the highest levels of antioxidants and
> polyphenolics found in olives. Antioxidants appear to protect the body
> from age-related changes and certain diseases. Polyphenolics are
> compounds thought to improve the immune system. But there's no evidence
> that these compounds in extra-virgin olive oil provide added health
> benefits.
>
> * Virgin olive oil also is cold pressed from ripe olives but
> contains more acid in the final product. The filtration process may
> reduce some of the antioxidants and polyphenolics in virgin olive oil.
>
> * Olive oil is a blend of refined oil. It's chemically extracted
> from olives and has less of the antioxidants and polyphenolics found in
> virgin olive oil.
>
> As for taste, extra-virgin olive oil is generally more flavorful. It's
> well suited to salads and marinades rather than cooking. Because it
> tends to contain sediment and small particles of olives, extra-virgin
> olive oil is more likely to burn or smoke during cooking.
Olive oil that is not "virgin" is labeled "Pure".
Go figure.
;o) Rich
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