{"id":13774,"date":"2023-10-22T10:56:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T08:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/uncategorized\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-the-beneficial-effects-on-humans\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T10:59:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T08:59:14","slug":"extra-virgin-olive-oil-the-beneficial-effects-on-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/news\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-the-beneficial-effects-on-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Beneficial Effects on Humans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Among the healthiest foods in the Mediterranean diet, we undoubtedly find the Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong>, which was considered a true wonder in ancient times, not only in the kitchen but also in the field of medicine.<\/p>\n

In 400 B.C., Hippocrates of Cos<\/strong> defined it as the “best medicine<\/strong>“, while Homer referred to it as the \u201cgolden liquid<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a Source of Benefits Since Ancient Times<\/h2>\n

Nowadays, Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong> is used in the kitchen to season a wide variety of dishes, but it is also considered a great ally for human health: in fact, it is rich in polyphenols, which are able to interact positively with the body, especially the brain.
\nThis molecule can be found in oil, but also in products such as wine, tea, chocolate, cocoa, and blueberries.<\/p>\n