{"id":6522,"date":"2020-12-22T20:22:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T20:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treurer.com\/?p=6522"},"modified":"2022-06-12T18:35:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-12T16:35:57","slug":"5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"The five extra virgin olive oil benefits for athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6522\" class=\"elementor elementor-6522\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-159920c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"159920c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-779f098\" data-id=\"779f098\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb74071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb74071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a person who\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practices<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sports regularly,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most likely\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tak<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0care of your diet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since you are more active in your daily life, y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our protein and energy needs are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">greater and must be covered with products of excellent quality since, otherwise, they can negatively influence your performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Olive oil, but only when it is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/mallorca-olive-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is a perfect ally for athletes. It\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has both\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">medium<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term, but also short-term benefits<\/span>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos \/ Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#Which_are_the_five_extra_virgin_olive_oil_benefits_athletes_should_know_about\" >Which are the five extra virgin olive oil benefits athletes should know about?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#It_gives_athletes_the_energy_they_need\" >It gives athletes the energy they need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#It_protects_their_cardiovascular_system\" >It protects their\u00a0cardiovascular system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#It_helps_them_build_muscle\" >It helps\u00a0them\u00a0build muscle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#It_is_a_natural_anti-inflammatory\" >It is a natural anti-inflammatory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#It_avoids_oxidative_stress\" >It avoids\u00a0oxidative stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/5-olive-oil-benefits-for-athletes\/#How_to_incorporate_oil_into_the_athletes_diet\" >How to incorporate oil into the athlete&#8217;s diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_five_extra_virgin_olive_oil_benefits_athletes_should_know_about\"><\/span><a name=\"_Toc59449304\"><\/a>Which are the five extra virgin olive oil benefits athletes should know about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_gives_athletes_the_energy_they_need\"><\/span><a name=\"_Toc59449305\"><\/a>It gives athletes the energy they need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the usual adult diet, fats should represent between 25% and 30% of the total energy intake<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This energy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">intake<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cannot be replaced by another<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0type of food<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, since fatty acids are essential to maintain proper health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is why we<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0must<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0consume excellent quality<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0fats.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0As you may\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">know if you\u2019ve done a bit of prior research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we must avoid saturated fats (pastries, butter, meat, coconut or palm oil)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Instead, we should take<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0health<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ier<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ones such as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0monounsaturated\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fats\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(extra virgin olive oil) and polyunsaturated\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fats\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(blue fish and nuts)<\/span>.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_6526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6526\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6526\" src=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Deportista consumiendo aceite de oliva virgen extra\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deportista-tomando-aceite-oliva-virgen-extra-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51086227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51086227 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Quote\">Athlete consuming extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_protects_their_cardiovascular_system\"><\/span><a name=\"_Toc59449306\"><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">It p<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">rotect<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">s their\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22912528 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">cardiovascular system<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0an athlete, maintaining\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">circulatory system\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">good\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shape<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a must<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. During\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0intensive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sport\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practice, the circulatory system is put to the test<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">heart rate increases and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the heart<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pumps more blood into the aortas, which must be ready to accept the increased blood flow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/blog-olive-oil-culture\/health\/olive-oil-study-predimed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PREDIMED study<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0made clear,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">extra virgin\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">olive oil is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one of the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0most important food<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diet\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in order\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prevent cardiovascular\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diseases<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The moderate intake of this oil in a day to day basis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reduces by 30% the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of suffering a myocardial infarction, a stroke or a cerebral infarction,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and it helps\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to keep cholesterol at bay and avoid the formation of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">clots\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">atherosclerotic plaques<\/span>.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_helps_them_build_muscle\"><\/span><a name=\"_Toc59449307\"><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">It h<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">elps\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">them<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50306810 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u00a0build muscle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2658499 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2658499 BCX0\">Precisely, one of the polyunsaturated fats that extra virgin olive oil contains &#8211; Omega 3 &#8211; is what helps to train and maintain\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2658499 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2658499 BCX0\">the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2658499 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2658499 BCX0\"> muscles. This is especially important for an athlete, who is exposed to significant wear and tear<\/span><\/span>.<\/p><h3><a name=\"_Toc59449308\"><\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21641f13 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21641f13\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42da7e01\" data-id=\"42da7e01\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c8bcd8 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"55c8bcd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/shop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bodego.jpg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"still life of oil and bread\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTAKE CARE OF YOURSELF\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Extra virgin olive oil is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Treurer's extra virgin olive oil is a balanced product, carefully produced on a small estate in Mallorca. Cold extracted and bottled on demand so it preserves all its qualities intact when it arrives at your home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTART TODAY\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7651fbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7651fbd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3978fb4\" data-id=\"3978fb4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bbdcba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bbdcba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_a_natural_anti-inflammatory\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178875419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178875419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">It is a natural anti-inflammatory<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">Again, t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">his is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">characteristic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">\u00a0derived from the presence of Omega 3 in<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">\u00a0this oil<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">, which makes extra virgin olive oil an excellent natural anti-inflammatory. And\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">as such, it<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97576871 BCX0\">\u00a0helps decisively in the recovery of athletes after overexertion<\/span><\/span>.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_avoids_oxidative_stress\"><\/span><a name=\"_Toc59449309\"><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">It a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">void<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197064018 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u00a0oxidative stress<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the intensity of the exercise increases we consume a greater amount of oxygen producing free radicals as a result.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dialnet.unirioja.es\/servlet\/articulo?codigo=5425895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">These radicals are responsible for fatigue, but also for aging and cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The vitamin E present in olive oil makes it one of the largest contributors of antioxidants, which are responsible for counteracting the damage that free radicals produce to our cells.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, the research carried out by Jes\u00fas de la\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Osada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Professor of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Zaragoza, concludes that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hydroxytyrosol<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is also present in extra virgin olive oil, a component with an antioxidant power even greater than vitamin E<\/span>.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_incorporate_oil_into_the_athletes_diet\"><\/span><a name=\"_Toc59449310\"><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66674959 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66674959 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How to incorporate oil into the athlete&#8217;s diet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW267358396\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW267358396\">Oil extra virgin olive oil can complement all dishes of an athlete. It is ideal for dressing salads, but also for cooking fish, meat and vegetables. 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