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Paltita avocado oil: good for your health! |
Extra virgin avocado oil is an extremely healthy dietary alternative thanks to its high vitamin E and antioxidant content, along with many other nutrients. The cold extraction process guarantees that the oil is a natural and 100% pure product. Its fatty acid content and other elements generally beneficial for health mean that avocado oil can be perfectly incorporated into what is considered an ideal healthy dietary regime: the Mediterranean diet. This diet is characterized by foods low in saturated fats and high in monounsaturated fats, with a very low cholesterol level and high antioxidant content: avocado oil contains all the aforementioned characteristics, and thus helps prevent chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, obesity, diabetes and a host of other ailments.
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Avocado oil has a high monounsaturated fatty acid content, with significant levels of oleic acid, which help lower levels of unhealthy LDL-cholesterol and increase levels of good HDL-cholesterol. Additionally, oleic acid promotes the ingestion of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which lowers the risk of heart disease. Another important component found in avocado oil is beta-sitosterol. It forms part of the phytosterol family, which research has shown to have a number of important physiological effects on health, the most important being a reduction in cholesterol levels.
Vitamin E, which has a higher content in avocado oil than in olive oil, is an important natural antioxidant to help maintain healthy skin, and scientific studies have also shown that increased consumption of vitamin E helps reduce the risk of heart disease. In summary, avocado oil makes an important and wholesome contribution towards a healthy body and lifestyle.
Study: health benefits of avocado oil.
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