Some findings show that people who include good quality extra virgin olive oil in their diets had lower rates of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, arthiritis and type 2 diabetes.
Extra virgin olive oil is high in phenols and has been shown to decrease blood from clotting.
Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day was shown to dcrease blood levels of glucose and insulin.
Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Studies have shown that patients who use extra virgin olive oil as part of a weight loss program lose wieght better than on a low-fat-diet.
Oleocanthal, founc in some extra virgin olive oil is a natural anti-inflammatory agent.
Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, which does not oxixize. It also contains a number of anti-oxidants.