Olive oil ~~ the unsaturated fat that’s great for your heart is making headlines again. But this time it’s for helping something a little lower down ~ your stomach.
Research suggests that polyphenols in olive oil may inhibit the bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers.
Heard of H. Pylori?
Antibiotics are the treatment gold standard for Helicobacter (H.) pylori, the ulcer-causing bacterium that’s tough enough to survive the acidity of people’s stomachs. But resistant strains of H. pylori are now found worldwide.
The polyphenols in olive oil showed tremendous potential. Not only could they withstand the harsh gastric juices of the stomach, but they also seemed to kill off H. pylori pretty handily ~~ even antibiotic-resistant strains
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 tablespoons strong brewed Earl Grey tea
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
Skewer the garlic clove with the tines of a fork, and use to vigorously blend oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), tea and mustard. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in fresh herbs.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per tablespoon: 49 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 0 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 68 mg sodium; 7 mg potassium.
0 Carbohydrate Servings
The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances.
Olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels.
No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of monounsaturated as olive oil ~ mainly oleic acid.
All types of olive oil are sources of monounsaturated fat, EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil, from the first pressing of the olives, contains higher levels of antioxidants, particularly vitamin E and phenols, because it is less processed.
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He ate a whole can of black olives once and got sicker than a dog.. won't eat them now!
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