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Science confirms Extra Virgin Olive Oil fights type 2 diabetes and obesity

Science confirms Extra Virgin Olive Oil fights type 2 diabetes and obesity

More science to confirm that olives and extra virgin olive oil fights type 2 diabetes and obesity A Virginia Tech research team discovered that the olive-derived compound oleuropein helps the body secrete more insulin, a central signaling molecule in the body that controls metabolism. The same compound also detoxifies another signaling molecule called amylin that over-produces and forms harmful aggregates in type 2 diabetes. In these two distinct ways, oleuropein helps prevent the onset of disease. However, little was previously known about what specific compounds and biochemical interactions in the fruit contribute to its medical and nutritional benefits such as...

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Portuguese Orange, Olive Oil and Honey Cake

Portuguese Orange, Olive Oil and Honey Cake

Ingredients 3 cups plain flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 4 eggs 1¼ cup honey 1 cup Olive Destination Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use the rind and juice of 2-3 oranges (1 cup juice) Icing sugar, to dust Process Heat your oven to 330 Degrees. Whisk the flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and honey together until well combined and lightly aerated, then whisk in the olive oil, orange juice and rind. Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, then...

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EVOO vs Statins Article

Comparing the Lipid-Lowering Effect of EVOO and Statins in Type 2 Diabetes Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil improves cholesterol without the side effects associated with statins. By MARY WEST on August 21, 2017 A new study compared the efficacy of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and a statin drug in lowering lipids in people with type 2 diabetes. While the medication reduced lipids somewhat more than EVOO, it comes with a host of side effects, some of which are serious. Conversely, EVOO has an array of side benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and preventing blood clots, both...

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Press Release regarding AHA comments on Coconut Oil

Contact: Sandra Reynolds Olive Destination Phone (605) 271-2220 URL: www.olivedestination.com Email:info@olivedestination.com 5023 S Louise Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Press Release Experience the Difference Olive Destination comments on recent American Heart Association report on Coconut Oil Sioux Falls, SD, June 28, 2017: Olive Destination owner, Sandra Reynolds, was interested to see the American Heart Association’s recent pronouncement on saturated fat including coconut oil. It is reminiscent of the mid 70’s when the government went on a crusade to get all fat out our American diet. There was certainly solid evidence then and now that fats, especially many saturated fats, can...

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Simple Summer Salad

Simple Summer Salad

Great tasting and healthy summer salad that's simple to make. Ingredients: 3 Tomatoes 3 Cucumbers and 1 Onion 1/2 Cup Olive Destination Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp cracked pepper 2 Table Spoons of Olive Destination Coco Sugar 2 tsp Salt 1 Cup of Water 1/4 Cup Olive Destination EVOO Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving

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