Foods containing olive oil can reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease - these are the data obtained from many studies on the benefits of unsaturated fats. The risk of heart disease is reduced if saturated fatty acids are replaced by unsaturated, with the same amount of calories consumed, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net This is very important given that chronic heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. This is good news for consumers, because people should know about disease prevention as much as possible. The effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet is rich in unsaturated vegetable oils, nuts and fish salmon and tuna has already been proven. Among Europeans of advanced age, adhering to this diet and leading a healthy lifestyle, mortality has halved.

According to preliminary estimates of specialists for the prevention of heart disease, it is necessary to take only 2 tablespoons (or 23 g) of olive oil per day. Over the past 6 years, the level of sales of olive oil in the US increased by exactly one third and amounted to 55 million liters. Currently, nutritionists are struggling to ensure that the packaging of products containing olive oil, was given information about its benefits.

According to statistics in the US, 502,189 cases or 20% of deaths are associated with diseases of the heart vessels. Every year, 13.2 million Americans suffer myocardial infarction, chest pain attacks, and other diseases and conditions caused by cardiovascular disease. Along with lowering cholesterol, quitting smoking and high physical activity, it is recommended to limit the intake of saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium.

Several studies have shown that olive oil reduces the concentration of harmful cholesterol fraction in the blood and increases the useful. Soybean oil and other vegetable, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats have exactly the same effect. However, as the person's age increases, this ability of olive oil and generally unsaturated fat gradually decreases, so that health should be protected from youth.

It seems that the recommendation regarding the consumption of olive oil will be the third such action, after the FDA made a statement in March this year that 40 grams of hazelnuts a day significantly reduce the risk of coronary syndrome. A little later in September, in the public hearing, it was announced the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, contained in some varieties of fish and nuts.

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