Products of the Spanish Gastronomy by Carlos Mirasierras.pdf

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positive influence on the digestive function
despite the advancements achieved in
modern medicine and pharmacology. It is
worth bearing in mind that olive oil has a
beneficial effect in the dietary treatment of
diabetes. Also, it helps controlling blood
pressure and increases the bone mass. It is
also said that olive oil has a favorable effect
on the development of the central nervous
and vascular systems, as well as the development of the brain in children.
The human body can easily absorb olive oil, and that means that our body can absorb
a series of good ingredients such as vitamin E and phenols, which provide antioxidizing properties and prevent the oxidization of fatty tissues. Another important
element
to
bear
in
mind
is
chlorophyll.
Olive
oil
facilitates
the
cleansing of the gull bladder, and also helps the digestion of other fatty substances
because
it
helps
the
secretions
of
the
peptic
system
and
stimulates
the pancreatic enzyme called lipase.
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Spanish Serrano ham
Spanish Serrano ham is a unique product
in the world, the ideal meat product for a
healthy and balanced diet because of its
nutritive properties. The Spanish Serrano
ham is a result of a process which
maintains its original qualities.
Both the Spanish and those non-natives
who have tried the Spanish Ham can
vouch for its exquisite flavor. It very
common to observe visitors to Spain on
the beach trying a delicious plate of Spanish Ham. If you haven’t tried it yet, you
should!
From a nutritional view, ham is made up of proteins, fat and water. It has vitamin B,
phosphorous, calcium and iron.
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