Archive for January 22, 2012
Olive Oil Improves Weight Control
People living in Mediterranean countries have particularly long life spans . Scientists think that dietary intake of foods such as olive oil and red wine may contribute to long life. Spanish scientists studied 187 people who consumed a Mediterranean style diet high in olive oil and nuts or a low fat diet. For three years .The Mediterranean diet group showed higher levels of antioxidants, which neutralize destructive , highly reactive chemicals called reactive oxygen species. People with high levels of these antioxidant also lost weight. The Mediterranean diet is associated with increase levels of antioxidants a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease , and improved weight control
Olive oil is a central component of the Mediterranean diet. Which is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Spanish researches found that eating more olive oil might also reduce the risk of obesity. The examined body composition and nutrion in 613 people, and estimated olive oil consumption by measuring concentration of specific fatty acids in the blood. Obesity rates ware 2.3 times higher in people who consumed the least amount of olive oil. The researchers concluded that the type of fatty acids consumed in the diet influences the risk of obesity.