Studies have shown that olive oil is related to improved heart health, and decreased metabolic syndrome and diabetes. A study published in April, 20110 shows that the phenol compounds in virgin olive oil repressed the inflammation-causing genes. This is the damaging inflammation leads to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

So what does it mean for you? If you notice, the Dr. Grandma’s recipes and advice has been from the beginning (past 6+ years) to use extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); the reason is that it is high in the polyphenols that have been shown (yet again) to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and heart disease – this time on a sub-cellular level.

This vinaigrette salad dressing is a great way to combine EVOO and the nutrients from orange zest.

Zesty Orange Vinaigrette

By Joyce Bunderson Published: July 25, 2010

Studies have shown that olive oil is related to improved heart health, and decreased metabolic syndrome and diabetes. A study …

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange zest grated
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• to taste pepper
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients, let stand at room temperature before serving.