Article: What IS the truth about olive oil?

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Daily Mail (London)
Article date:
March 13, 2001
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Byline: DR JOHN BRIFFA

MOST of us are aware of how important it is to moderate the amount of fat we eat in our diets.

But in our rush towards lowfat eating, it can be easy to miss out on the benefits of healthy fats known as essential fatty acids (EFAs).

Unlike the fats found in meat and dairy products, they may actually reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

One fat which has been singled out for special attention in this respect is olive oil.

A high consumption of olive oil is thought to explain, at least in part, why Mediterranean races such as the Southern Italians and Greeks have low rates of ...

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