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  1. 2. A new study suggests that extra virgin olive oil is superior to common olive oil when it comes to helping maintain __________health
  2. 3. Recent research has shown that vitamin K can help reduce __________ resistance and improve glycemic levels
  3. 5. Regulating both blood sugar and this level can help prevent pre-diabetes from becoming diabetes
  4. 6. A protein found in fat cells that helps regulate glycemic levels
  5. 9. Virgn coconut oil is one of the richest plant sources of these naturally-occurring saturated fats
  6. 14. 89 million or 1 in 3 US adults are diagnosed with this each year
  7. 15. The macula is a small spot near the center of this part of the eye which lets us see objects that are straight ahead
  8. 16. This type of olive oil is so named because it is produced by mechanically pressing the olives
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  1. 1. Studies have shown that higher levels are associated with better motor function in older adults
  2. 4. Common olive oil is obtained from a mixture of virgin and this type of oil
  3. 7. A type of quinoa with a robust flavor and slightly firmer texture than other varieties
  4. 8. A fat soluble vitamin, mostly often associated with bone health
  5. 9. Age-related common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50+
  6. 10. According to researchers, olive oil consumption is one of the key components of this diet for cardiovascular disease prevention
  7. 11. A type of spot” seen on MRI and CT images of the white matter of the brain
  8. 12. A new study suggests that lutein and this may improve eye function in t the early stages of age-related macular degeneration
  9. 13. The human brain is composed of this type of "matter"