Olive Oil:

Olea europaea

It is extracted of the fruit of the olive tree. By high oleic content, diverse studies guarantee the benefits that the consumption prevents different types from cancer, apart from which it has rejuvenating properties. The olive oil, as much the virgin as the extra, is rich in vitamins A, D, and K. Helps the mineral absorption like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc; It is effective in the digestive process, avoiding the gastric acidity and facilitating the intestinal transit.

It improves the arterial pressure control. Aids to control the glucose level in blood, contains a high amount of polifenols (a natural antioxidant).  Helps and prevents degenerativas diseases like the Alhzeimer, and acts against the aging. It reduces the risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases, increasing to the HDL or good cholesterol. By its fatty acid composition, the virgin or extra olive oil is the most similar food from the maternal milk.