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I never noticed until it was pointed out to be, but a good number of Filipino food is oily, fattening, and overall unhealthy. We love deep-frying our meat in oil and seasoning it with a lot of salt, and fried food is always a staple at drinking parties or inumans. Unfortunately, eating too much of this can be a cause of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health problems. But if you insist on eating your Pinoy food the unhealthy way, an excellent alternative is to use olive oil instead of regular cooking oil. Olive oils contain unsaturated fat that are less oxidized compared to regular cooking oil. Oxidized cholesterol from cooking oil sticks to artery walls and form plaques that often lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Most consumers don’t even consider using olive oil on a regular basis because of it’s perceived expensiveness. But there are many brands such as Dona Elena Olive Oil that provides a number of health benefits and rich, flavorful tastes without making you going over your budget. Try using Dona Elena olive oil the next time you prepare a meal and taste the difference.

If you’d like more information about how to live healthier and eat healthier, be a part of Dona Elena Cuisinera Club – a group of people who champion healthier ways to prepare food without sacrificing its taste and quality. One of the club’s top priorities is to promote the use of olive oil instead of regular cooking oil. Besides their social projects, Dona Elena Cuisinera Club also has monthly healthy cooking session for its members so that you’ll know how to prepare healthier, tasty meals for your family. See what else Dona Elena Cuisinera Club has for its members at www.cuisineraclub.com

Check out this Pancit Canton recipe using Dona Elena Olive oil.