- Olive oil
Olive oil is packed with antioxidants, which can relieve inflammation and decrease the risk of chronic disease.
It’s also rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which many studies have associated with improvements in heart health.
One study from 2014 involving 7,216 adults at high risk for heart disease showed that those who consumed the most olive oil had a 35% lower risk of developing heart disease.
Furthermore, a higher intake of olive oil was associated with a 48% lower risk of dying from heart disease.
Olive oil is high in oleic acid and antioxidants and can help prevent and treat hypertension.
You can drizzle olive oil over cooked dishes or add it to vinaigrettes and sauces.