Dr. Nicole Avena Shares Insights on How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Support a Healthier Diet
This National Nutrition Month, Pompeian, America’s #1 olive oil brand, is highlighting the versatility and wellness benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). Packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, EVOO is so much more than a pantry staple. It can help promote overall health and wellness, in the kitchen and beyond.
Dr. Nicole Avena, Ph.D., renowned nutritionist, author, and expert in helping families build healthy eating habits, shares her perspective on EVOO’s far-reaching benefits. “EVOO is a powerhouse ingredient for anyone striving to live well. Considered a very healthy fat, its benefits extend far beyond flavor. When paired with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, EVOO may help support heart health and promote weight management.”
Dr. Avena highlights the health benefits of EVOO:
- Heart Health: A diet rich in Extra Virgin Olive Oil may decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease and help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.*
- Weight Management: Studies have shown that consuming olive oil as part of a Mediterranean diet may help with satiation since these diets rely on EVOO as the primary source of fat.**
- Antioxidant Support: Extra virgin olive oil contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress.
This National Nutrition Month, Pompeian and Dr. Nicole Avena encourage individuals and families to incorporate EVOO into their daily routines, making small and easy changes that help support long-term well-being. Whether drizzled over salads, used for cooking, or blended into dressings, EVOO is a simple, delicious way to nourish the body and embrace a balanced and healthy diet.
About Dr. Nicole Avena
Dr. Nicole Avena is a renowned nutritionist, research neuroscientist, and author specializing in the science of healthy eating and lifestyle changes. With a focus on evidence-based advice, Dr. Avena has become a trusted voice in nutrition, offering practical solutions to help individuals lead healthier lives. She has published extensively in scientific journals, authored popular health books, and regularly appears in the media to share her expertise. Dr. Avena's latest book, Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction, is now available in paperback.
For more information, recipes, and health tips, visit www.drnicoleavena.com.
SOURCES:
*BMC Medicine: Olive oil intake and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in the PREDIMED Study
**PubMed: Effect of a high-fat Mediterranean diet on bodyweight and waist circumference: a prespecified secondary outcomes analysis of the PREDIMED randomised controlled trial
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