Olive oil has many benefits, including: *Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats *Contains large amounts of antioxidants *Has strong anti-inflammatory properties *May help prevent strokes *Protective against heart disease *Not associated with weight gain and obesity *May fight Alzheimer’s disease *Lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol and increases "good" HDL *Lowers blood pressure *Contains plant-based compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties known to reduce the disease process, including heart disease *May aid in weight loss, reduce the risk of arthritis, cancer, and manage cholesterol levels *Helps regulate blood sugar levels