Olive Oil (Pomace)

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Olive Oil’s Proven Health Benefits:

Olive oil is a natural oil derived from the fruit of the olive tree, olives. Saturated fat accounts for approximately 14% of the oil, while polyunsaturated fats such as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids account for the remaining 11%.

However, the predominant fatty acid in olive oil is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that accounts for 73% of the total oil content.

• Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which are good for you.
• Olive oil contains a high concentration of antioxidants.
• Olive oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
• Olive oil may aid in the prevention of strokes.
• Olive oil has been shown to protect against heart disease.
• Olive oil is not linked to weight gain or obesity.

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