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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Olive oil contains virtually no alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and only small quantities of linoleic acid (LA), but is instead composed of mainly monounsaturated oil. Despite this, research suggests that olive oil has a preventative effect against cardiovascular disease. Extra-virgin … Continue reading →

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