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Olive Oil
Women aged 55 and older experience an increased risk of heart-disease since their levels of estrogen, which help protect the body against it, begin to taper off. But a Mediterranean diet, which includes heart-healthy fats found in olive oil can protect against heart-attacks, even among the population that is at the highest risk of developing heart disease. Seeds, salmon and other foods Omega-3 fats are also smart choices.
