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The Health Benefits of Olive Oil Explained
TLDR Learn about the health benefits of olive oil, including its impact on heart health and cholesterol levels, as discussed by the host and Bob Kaplan. Explore topics such as sourcing good olive oil, differences between oils, and tips for buying the right product.
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In this episode, the host and Bob Kaplan discuss a detailed exploration of olive oil, covering topics such as how to source good olive oil, the differences between oils, and how to ensure you are buying the right product.
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The discussion covers topics like massage tools, standing desks, lactate meters, electrolyte supplementation, and the health benefits of olive oil.
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Ansel Keys in the 1950s observed a correlation between total serum cholesterol levels and heart disease, leading to the investigation of how diet, specifically saturated fat intake, could influence cholesterol levels and heart health.
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Ansel Keys believed that a diet high in monoinsaturated fats, rather than saturated fats, would be more heart-healthy, sparking the idea that fats high in polyunsaturated and monoinsaturated fats are cardio-protective.
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Monoinsaturated fats have one double bond, while polyunsaturated fats have multiple double bonds, making them more unsaturated, with different structures and nomenclature in chemistry.
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Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat with 18 carbons and one double bond, denoted by the position of the double bond, affecting its properties.
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Health & Fitness
