Olive oil is a food product, used as seasoning, made from olives, coming from the olive fruit. It is, therefore, an ancient food, classic contemporary cuisine, the Mediterranean diet and regular nowadays present in most kitchens.
Besides the health benefits the oil for food adds a distinctive flavor and aroma.
In Portugal, the evidence of the olive tree dating from the Bronze Age, but only in the century. XV and XVI is that its cultivation was widespread throughout the country. Many historians attribute the responsibility of the Romans beginning of olive cultivation in the Iberian peninsula.
The Arabs were the main drivers of cultivation and exploitation of olive trees, olive trees, and placed above all other species. It was their descendants who remained after the reconquest ensure that olive farms in Extremadura and Alentejo, where even today has the largest production of Portugal.
Olive oil is a fat obtained from the fruit of the olive tree solely by physical processes (pressure or centrifugation) without any chemical.
Fats represent 33% of total daily energy intake. For healthy eating, it would be essential to replace consumption of saturated fat for monounsaturated, such as olive oil - key to better health.
The latest nutritional coincide in indicating that the use of olive oil reduces cholesterol and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. This is due to its high content of mono-unsaturated acids. In addition, numerous researchers, doctors and nutritionists say that olive oil is a rich source of vitamin E that protects against cancer and heart disease. Because it is extracted from the fruit and especially rich in antioxidants, slows the process of cellular aging.
Other benefits of olive oil are:
• It helps prevent atherosclerosis and its risks;
• Improve the functioning of the stomach and pancreas;
• Digests with greater ease than any other edible fat, no cholesterol and provide the same calorie other oils;
• Accelerates metabolic functions;
• produces tonic and protective effect of the epidermis;
• It stimulates growth and promotes calcium absorption and mineralization.
Besides the health benefits the oil for food adds a distinctive flavor and aroma.
In Portugal, the evidence of the olive tree dating from the Bronze Age, but only in the century. XV and XVI is that its cultivation was widespread throughout the country. Many historians attribute the responsibility of the Romans beginning of olive cultivation in the Iberian peninsula.
The Arabs were the main drivers of cultivation and exploitation of olive trees, olive trees, and placed above all other species. It was their descendants who remained after the reconquest ensure that olive farms in Extremadura and Alentejo, where even today has the largest production of Portugal.
Olive oil is a fat obtained from the fruit of the olive tree solely by physical processes (pressure or centrifugation) without any chemical.
Fats represent 33% of total daily energy intake. For healthy eating, it would be essential to replace consumption of saturated fat for monounsaturated, such as olive oil - key to better health.
The latest nutritional coincide in indicating that the use of olive oil reduces cholesterol and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. This is due to its high content of mono-unsaturated acids. In addition, numerous researchers, doctors and nutritionists say that olive oil is a rich source of vitamin E that protects against cancer and heart disease. Because it is extracted from the fruit and especially rich in antioxidants, slows the process of cellular aging.
Other benefits of olive oil are:
• It helps prevent atherosclerosis and its risks;
• Improve the functioning of the stomach and pancreas;
• Digests with greater ease than any other edible fat, no cholesterol and provide the same calorie other oils;
• Accelerates metabolic functions;
• produces tonic and protective effect of the epidermis;
• It stimulates growth and promotes calcium absorption and mineralization.
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