8. Olive Oil
Recipe books that promote the use of olive oil boast that its monounsaturated fat (instead of saturated or polyunsaturated fats) can reduce blood pressure, benefit those at risk of diabetes, lessen the severity of asthma and arthritis and act against growth of some cancers. Rich in antioxidants like chlorophyll and cartenoids, olive oil also contains a compound called oleuropein that fights against artery-clogging and keeps bad body fats at low count.
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