Professor of Physiology at the University of Jaén, Manuel Ramirez, attended summer courses with a lecture in which he emphasized the consumption of foods such as olive oil, to prevent diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

The professor focused his lecture at UJA important diseases in society, such as hypertension or diabetes. In this regard, he noted that “the most important is the change in lifestyles and reducing obesity,” variations that are already beginning to notice, according to the expert said in his speech. As for food, the rapporteur noted that to avoid these diseases, it is appropriate to a reduction of saturated fat. ”They cause an increase in cholesterol is known as bad,” said Professor of Physiology at the UJA. He recommended: “The ideal is to increase consumption of monounsaturated fats like olive oil or fish.” Also, the professor added: “Lately, the emphasis is on reducing the consumption of refined carbohydrates, such as those found in the bakery, the candy, and favor those slow carbohydrate absorption: the potatoes or vegetables, includingothers “.

In this sense, offered a very curious fact the students: “Coffee, without excessive consumption, or tea are related to the reduction of diabetes called the number 2.”

To conclude, the teacher stressed that it is important to maintain a balance within the body. ”At the time that this balance is lost is when there are diseases,” said Ramirez. As a final point, the expert stressed the idea of ​​controlling diet and exercise.