Olive oil received a secret title of gastronomic must have for the Russian table not so long ago. About advantage of this product it is much told by his admirers.
Today almost each hostess considers a duty to hold at herself in kitchen a small bottle of this traditional Mediterranean product. In recent years the excitement around olive oil decreased a little: the consumer began to understand that in many parameters this vegetable fat is an analog habitual to us sunflower and corn. However some aspects of olive oil nevertheless testify in its advantage.
Safety of heat treatment
Thanks to the high content of nonsaturated fatty acids, olive oil is less subject to oxidation at influence of high temperatures. Therefore when frying in it it is almost not formed carcinogens and transfats. They promote a metabolic disorder, obesity, change of level of insulin, decrease in level of testosterone at men, to development of diabetes and oncological diseases.
Phytosterols guard health of vessels
Olive oil contains more phytosterols. These substances close on structure to cholesterol. Thanks to such "relationship" promote decrease in its level in blood, strengthen walls of vessels and fight against formation of cholesteric plaques.
Champion in maintenance Omega-9 of fatty acids
Provansovy oil is well acquired thanks to high concentration of monounsaturated Omega-9 oleic acid. About 75% of all fatty acids which are contained in this product fall to its share (in sunflower — only 45%). Oleic acid promotes splitting of harmful LDL cholesterol, interferes with formation of blood clots and strengthens blood vessels. Besides, it helps to support a normal emotional background and prevents development of cancer.
Acid omega-3 for good health and good mood
Olive oil contains more Omega-3 of the fatty acids having high nutrition value. They reduce risk of development of cardiovascular and oncological diseases, improve work of the central nervous system. The ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats in olive oil makes 4:1. And here in sunflower — only 71:1. That is, in 100 ml of olive oil of this valuable substance will be almost in 18 times more. How often nutritionists note, olive oil actually promotes health, beauty and longevity. It is worthy by the right to be called a pearl of the Mediterranean kitchen. But at the same time the greatest benefit will be brought by the balanced combination in a diet of different types of vegetable oils.