There\u2019s no end of reasons\u2026 First, because it\u2019s delicious! And so versatile that you can add it to simply any dish: from drizzling it onto your sandwiches to making tasty dressings for your salads, using it for frying, saut\u00e9ing and even in smoothies (don\u2019t say you still haven\u2019t tried an olive-oil smoothie?) You can use it in your homemade cakes, to make B\u00e9chamel sauce and to come up with your own original recipes built around this cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, a real delight for your health and taste buds.<\/p>\n
Another great reason for including olive oil in your daily diet is the fact that it is packed with goodness for your cardiovascular health. Its unsaturated fatty acids help reduce levels of LDL cholesterol (often referred to as \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol) and boost levels of HDL cholesterol (\u201cgood\u201d cholesterol), which helps widen blood vessels and increase blood flow. If you also include fruit and vegetables in your diet and do regular physical exercise, your health and heart will be more than grateful!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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