Role of Food in Health Suggested By AHIRC

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The quality of food you have plays a major role in helping in the proper functioning of your body. Asian Heart Research Institute, a Mumbai based hospital, has found that the daily use if olive oil in cooking can keep a person’s heart safe and healthy. Here are some ways in which the daily use of olive oil in cooking can prove to be beneficial in the long run: -

Olive oil is highly rich in healthy monosaturated fats

Olive oil is a type of natural oil which is extracted from olives and contains 24% of saturated fats & omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. However, the main fatty acid in olive oil is a monosaturated fat is known as oleic acid which is really healthy. Oleic acid is considered to help in reducing inflammation, and can have certain beneficial effects on genes which are linked to cancer (2, 3, 4 and 5). Monounsaturated fats from extra virgin olive oil is also pretty resistant to high heat. Therefore, it is a viable choice for use in cooking. Stay updated with Asian Heart Institute News. Read more about olive oil facts and benefits.

It has strong anti-inflammatory properties

Chronic inflammation is the root cause of many ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and obesity. The use of olive oil can minimize inflammation which is one of its major health benefits. 

As per Asian Heart Institute News, a number of scientists estimate than oleocanthal in 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil has the same level of effectiveness as 10% of adult dosage of ibuprofen. Studies have also shown that oleic acid, which is the major fatty acid in olive oil can minimize levels of inflammatory markers like CRP. Another study has proved that olive oil antioxidants can inhibit some genes and proteins which check inflammation. 

Achievements and Initiatives by Asian Heart Institute

The Hariyana Police and Raahgiri Foundation joined hands to come up with this initiative where free tests for checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels were conducted by Asian Heart Institute.

The Asian Heart Institute is known for the wonders it has done in case of the Pin Man where many other renowned hospitals had written off the case completely but the institute successfully completed the surgery and gave pin man a new life. Read Asian Heart Institute News to know more about such incidents.