Olive trees themselves have been around for many thousands of years. With a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, olive oil is even considered to be one of the most important Islamic foods . It’s a staple of the Mediterranean where olive oil is grown and consumed the most, have the lowest mortality rates in the world when it comes to cardiovascular diseases.
Olive oil is extracted from the olive fruit. From ruling our kitchens to taking over the cosmetic world, olive oil has become a rage all over the world in recent times.
Types of Olive Oils
1. Virgin Olive Oil – The most popular variety, virgin olive oil is a well-known cooking oil with a surprisingly low acid content. It is best suitable for people who want to enjoy the benefits of olive oil without spending a bomb.
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Made by cold pressing olive fruit, this oil is considered to be the best for our body. But mind you, not everybody can afford to use extra virgin oil due to its high cost.
3. Pure Olive Oil – This oil is actually an amalgamation of refined and virgin olive oils. It has a high acidic content, and hence is unsuitable for use.
4. Lampante Oil – The type that is used only as a fuel and is not suitable for cooking.
Now that you know the types, let’s move on to the benefits.
Health Benefits Of Consuming Olive Oil:
1. Cardiovascular Health
Thanks to powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, extra virgin oil is considered an anti-inflammatory food and cardiovascular protector. The protective effects of a Mediterranean-style diet rich in
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from olive oil have been shown in many studies, with some finding that this type of higher-fat diet is capable of decreasing the risk of cardiac death by 30 percent and sudden cardiac death by 45 percent!
2. Fights Cancer
Olives and olive oil contain antioxidants in abundance, thhey are some of the best high antioxidant foods. Both olives and olive oil contain substantial amounts of other compounds deemed to be anticancer agents.
3. Fights Obesity
Medical experts suggest that it is very difficult to gain weight from the mono-unsaturated fats present in olive oil. Experiments involving Mediterranean olive oil have shown positive results in regards to a reduction in human body weight.
4. Boosts Metabolism
Olive oil boosts the metabolism, the growth of good bone structure, and brain development in children. It is an excellent source of vitamin E , which is very beneficial for older people.
5. Helps Slow Down Aging
skin , which gets a natural shine and glow from the enriching oil.
Beauty Uses Of Olive Oil:
Olive oil has been used as a beauty product for centuries and is almost certainly one of the earliest beauty products, having been used by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.
1. Soft and Luscious Looking Hair
Olive oil has been used as a hair treatment since ancient Egyptian times. First, warm the olive oil in the microwave or in hot water. Then apply it generously to the ends of hair and scalp. Leave it in for up to 10 to 20 minutes, and then shampoo it out.
2. Olive Oil Bath
The beauty secrets of many Italian and Hollywood actresses is Olive Oil bath.
Adding just 5 tbslpn of Extra Virgin Oilve oil in your bath tub is all you need to prepare a olive oil bath. This a simple beauty trick to make skin soft and smooth.
3. Moisturizer
Apply olive oil over your face and neck before hitting the bed and wash with a soap free cleanser in the morning to get clean and soft skin!
4. Makeup Remover
Olive oil can be used to remove makeup on its own, or you can add a little lemon juice to help prevent breakouts at the same time.Lemon juice helps treat acne because it is a disinfectant, which can destroy the bacteria that cause breakouts.
Because it is less abrasive than chemically based makeup removers, olive oil is the preferred makeup remover for people with sensitive skin or who are allergic to ingredients in store-bought removers.
5. Olive Oil Scrub
Mix one tblspn of Olive Oil with half tblspn of sugar and scrub your face for two to three minutes, rinse it off using a mild cleanser and you get clean and clear skin!
6. Sunscreen
Take Olive oil and tea concoction (boiled tea leaves water) in equal amounts, apply this all over your exposed areas for 30 minutes then rinse it off with water leaving little residue behind, then you are ready to go out! It acts as a natural sunscreen!
7. Prevents Premature Aging
Olive Oil can regenerate skin tissues and therefore you can use it regularly to keep your skin firm and wrinkle free! To make a Olive Oil mask, simply mix half tblspn of olive oil with little aloe vera gel and mix them both on your palm, it will become thick cream, apply this all over your face and neck before bed time to see the beautiful you in the morning!
Please make sure to always buy extra virgin or cold pressed olive oil for consuming as well as for beauty uses, as other refined oils tend to lose 80% of its natural minerals and vitamins during processing.
Don’t forget to add olive oil in your salads! Olive oil will improve your skin, hair and nails, and will nourish your body from within. Remember, beauty starts from within!
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