Diet expert Dr Michael Mosley has shared a nifty trick for boosting your health, and it's as simple as adding a daily spoonful of a common kitchen staple to your diet.
Dr Mosley is a big fan of incorporating a tablespoon of olive oil into his daily routine, touting its high polyphenol content as a major health booster. He explained the benefits on his show, saying: "Olive oil is also rich in something called Oleic acid, which, along with the polyphenols, could explain why a good glug of olive oil a day can lower inflammation, improve our memory and reduce blood pressure.
"This association was only found with those consuming extra virgin olive oil and not refined or ordinary olive oil. On the other hand, a 2020 roundup found that consuming olive oil in whatever form lowered blood pressure, though extra virgin had a bigger impact." "A daily dose of olive oil could also dampen down chronic inflammation, which is linked to dementia and cancer. A recent roundup of 30 studies found that daily consumption of olive oil, reduced levels of interleukin six and C reactive protein, two markers of inflammation."