Many studies have shown the strong link between the phenomenon of atherosclerosis and eating habits. Its evolution depends on several elements. The most important consequences are diabetes, increased cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or even smoking. In countries where olive oil is used to cook are those in which there is less people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Atherosclerosis in a few words:
Atherosclerosis is the formation of plates containing a large amount of cholesterol, found in the arteries and which alters its proper functioning, avoiding the blood from circulating well. This causes malfunction of the vital organs (brain and heart).
WHAT ARE THEIR CONSEQUENCES?
There is a risk of having a heart attack or angina, which could carry to sudden death. In addition, when the arteries of the brain are infected, it is likely to suffer several brain accidents such as hemiplejia.
The Oracle of Delfos said that the one who gives the city the best gift would be the one to name it.
Poseidon build a river of salted water and Atenea created the olive tree.
Atenea won and the olive tree was the symbol and the most representative icon of the Greek and the Roman empires.
From the the olive tree humans extract the juice of the olives, the olive oil.