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Olive Oil vs. Polyunsaturated Oils: Health Impact and Quality Selection
This chapter compares the health benefits of olive oil, particularly its impact on blood glucose levels and diabetes risk, to those of polyunsaturated fat-rich oils. It also offers practical advice for choosing high-quality extra virgin olive oil, emphasizing the significance of polyphenols and third-party testing.
Is olive oil really as healthy as people claim? How does it compare to other fats? And how do you choose the best product for cooking and everyday use?
In this episode, I take a deep dive into the science behind olive oil—its potential role in longevity, its impact on chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and the key factors that determine quality.
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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)
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