Olive oil, the keystone food of the Mediterranean diet, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, inflammation, skin aging, and cognitive decline. The powerful protection of this oil reduces the causes of death and the effect of aging. It an essential ingredient for this longevity diet. Olive oil is certainly not new to us, but the health benefits increase if we completely eliminate butter and related products and increase the use of this oil. This is especially true for the first press of extra virgin oil that has higher polyphenols which in turn combat inflammation. Why is inflammation bad? Its present with and worsens chronic diseases which is correlated with premature illness and death. How does it help our cardiovascular system? We know from studies that it decreases overall cholesterol and low-density lipo-protein(LDL). "One of the key polyphenols in olive oil-hydroxytyrosol helps protect the cells that line our blood vessels fro...