Did you know that Spain is the second country in the world,
behind Japan, with the highest life expectancy? The paradox is that, according
to our risk factors and health markers, life expectancy should be lower. Among
these factors, the scientific community highlights:
As we can see, the Spanish population has a high prevalence
in almost all of these health markers. Compared to these health indices, where
the Spanish population is above the average of most countries: what can
differentiate us? Simple: In Spain, we eat well, we have a healthy and balanced
diet. As Feuerbach said: "We are what we eat," and in Spain, we are
fortunate to have our Mediterranean Diet. Many researchers agree that this is
one of the main factors that contribute to our much higher life expectancy than
in other countries. And, at this point, it is essential to highlight that Extra
Virgin Olive Oil is its main component, along with fish consumption.
We know that the caloric intake from fats in the Spanish
population is around 40%, well above international recommendations (<35%).
However, out of this fat intake, 20% comes from olive oil. The second
uniqueness of Spain is the high consumption of fish. Along with Norway and
Japan, we are the countries that consume the most fish.
The health effects of consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil are
well demonstrated by numerous research studies. Many of these positive health
effects come from its minor components, which disappear when the oil is refined
or degrades over time. All Extra Virgin Olive Oils contain numerous minor
components that, when consumed, are beneficial for our health. An example of
these components is polyphenols. Therefore, never forget:
CONSUME EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL (EVOO), AND IF IT'S FRESH,
EVEN BETTER!
Why is an Exclusive Health Statement important for Extra
Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)?
As reflected in the 'Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index'
report, Spain is the healthiest country in the world after analyzing 169
countries based on statistics from the World Health Organization and the World
Bank. The report highlights that dietary habits can provide crucial clues about
the good health levels enjoyed by Spain. As mentioned earlier: the
Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil as the main source of fat and high fish
consumption.
On the other hand, the European Food Safety Agency outlines
the health claims that can be included in labeling for consumer information in
RD 432/2012. Many EVOOs can carry this Health Statement on their label due to
their polyphenol content, as long as it is above 250 mg/kg. These beneficial
effects occur when consuming 5 mg of polyphenols per day.
Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil meets this labeling
requirement, and all EVOOs contain, to a greater or lesser extent, polyphenols
and other health-benefiting components. Polyphenols are responsible for the
characteristic pungency and bitterness of Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs).
Below, we offer a selection of the vast amount of scientific
studies conducted on this subject, which have formed the basis of the comments
detailed in this article:
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