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Why cook with extra virgin olive oil?
First of all, we must clarify that extra virgin olive oil has a great stability at high temperatures, even when fried, compared to other vegetable oils. Being a monounsaturated fat, it contains more bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, which remain present for a longer period of time.
Benefits of EVOO in sports nutrition
We all know that sports and nutrition go hand in hand, but did you know that EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) is a “superfood” with great properties that will bring numerous benefits to your diet? Let us tell you all about it!
Benefits of combining extra virgin olive oil and sports
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) should not only be a common ingredient in our daily diet, but an essential element for health and sports performance. Although this recommendation is not new, its relevance should not be underestimated. Contrary to common belief, fats are essential for everyone, including athletes.
Discover the different types of olive oil that exist
Olive oil, a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, is expanding globally, but the differences between its types and quality generate doubts. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) guarantees maximum quality, obtained from healthy olives, processed under strict standards and without additives. Other types, such as mild and intense olive oil, may be blends of refined oils, lacking healthy benefits. EVOO and Virgin Olive Oil share the same extraction process, but differ in composition and taste due to different factors.