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Article: Tap olive oil's goodness
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- Washington Jewish Week
- Article date:
- July 9, 2009
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Pure, all-natural foods have been gaining in popularity. From choosing whole-wheat pastas over enriched pasta to brown rice over white rice, Americans are paying more attention to what they eat.
And when it comes to cooking, olive oil has become a popular, all-natural selection, due in part to praise it has received from health experts for a high content of "good" fats (monounsaturated) and the ability to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.
Consuming about two tablespoons of olive oil per day may reduce your risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The Mayo Clinic says that you can get the most benefit by substituting olive oil for saturated fats, rather than ...