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FDA: Olive oil is heart-healthy
The FDA has announced that evidence suggests eating 2 tablespoons of olive oil a day may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. Olive oil should be used to replace foods with a similar amount of saturated fat while not increasing the total number of calories consumed daily.  Learn more...

Monounsaturated is better for your heart
Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which helps to lower LDL (low-density lipoproteins), the 'bad' cholesterol, without lowering levels of HDL (high-density lipoproteins), the 'good' cholesterol. This means that Carapelli Olive Oil is an excellent substitute for all kinds of fats, including vegetable oils, butter, margarine and shortening.

Extra virgin means extra benefits
Extra virgin olive oil has the highest percentage of monounsaturated fats of any oil. It also contains significant amounts of antioxidants provitamin A and vitamin E, which prevent the oxidation of LDLs.This is important in that oxidized LDLs accelerate cell and artery damage that leads to cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants may also reduce the oxidative effects that accompany aging, helping to maintain mental faculties and muscular control.

The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil, cereals, vegetables, fruit, vitamins A, E and C, and low in saturated fats, plays an important role in the prevention of tumors and cardiovascular disease. Clinical studies and ongoing tests indicate that a balanced diet that contains significant amounts of olive oil lowers bad cholesterol and improves the overall LDL/HDL ratio. This reduces the risks of arteriosclerosis, a thickening and hardening of the arteries.