Did you know that Olive Oil was described as liquid gold by Homer in ancient Greek history?
Recent research has proven that there might be a reason for this.
Olive Oil has several characteristics that can do wonders for your health. It’s an
ingredient that not only takes flavor to a new level, it also amps up your health. Plus
the fact that it’s free of processed chemicals is just the start of its wonders.
In today’s video, we will tell you what these amazing benefits are. From promoting
heart health, avoiding diabetes, preventing cancer , skin issues to giving you good hair
and much more, keep watching till the end to find out all of them.
Improves Circulation: The plant-based compounds in olives can increase nitric oxide production,
improving vascular function by promoting blood flow to your tissues. That's beneficial for
both short-term and long-term health, since better circulation enhances everything from
sprints at the gym to overall risk of chronic disease.
Some types of olives can also provide up to 25% of your iron needs, an important mineral
that helps deliver oxygen to your organs.
Prevents gallstones: Recent studies have shown that moderate consumption of olive oil, about
2 tablespoons a day may actually lower your chances of developing gallstones. An ingredient
in olive oil evidently helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and gallbladder.
Large quantities of olive oil and lemon juice, as well as Epsom salts, are common ingredients
in the gallbladder flushes supposedly intended to remove gallstones.
Improves Nail Health: Nails can say a lot about your health. If you look pale, doctors
often check your nails. Dull, lifeless, brittle nails are a few problems we encounter. But
did you know olive oil can actually improve nail health? If you are planning to flaunt
that trendy nail art for your best friend’s wedding, you need to first start caring for
your nails so they look healthy. The vitamin E in olive oil can improve the appearance
of nails affected by an ailment.
Take 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and simply dip a cotton ball and dab it on your nails.
You can leave it for about 30 minutes before washing it off.
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Improves Heart Health: In a study, 165 patients who were at high risk for heart disease went
on a diet including olive oil. Those patients had decreased blood pressure, total cholesterol,
low-density cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Tomato sauce enriched with olive oil has a greater effect on heart risk factors than
just raw tomato sauce. Olive oil enhances the cholesterol-lowering properties of high-density
lipids and protects your cells from oxidative stress.
In non-smoking women, olive oil has been shown to decrease blood nitric oxide as well as
endothelin-1. This explains the effect of olive oil lowering blood pressure among hypertensive
women. Olive oil also increases high-density lipid
cholesterol. It also reduces the oxidative damage to lipids, decreases inflammation and
improves tissue function.
Lowers Diabetes Risk: The Mediterranean diet uses olive oil as its main source of fat.
Using this diet has been recommended to improve blood sugar control. By following this diet,
there is a 20%-23% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
In a study, 11 overweight and diabetic patients added olive oil to their diet, which significantly
reduced fasting blood sugar. Daily consumption also improved metabolic control in overweight
type 2 diabetes patients.
A study that had older adults who were at risk of losing their eyesight due to diabetes
were put on a diet containing olive oil. They were less likely to lose their eyesight in
comparison to those who did not increase their olive oil intake.
Helps Fight Cancer: According to a study, olives and olive oil contain antioxidants
in abundance. They are some of the best high antioxidant foods especially those that have
not been subjected to high-heat processes. Both olives and olive oil contain substantial
amounts of other compounds deemed to be anticancer agents like squalene and terpenoids as well
as the peroxidation-resistant lipid oleic acid.
Researchers feel that it’s probable that high olive and olive oil consumption in southern
Europe represents an important contribution to the beneficial effects of cancer prevention
and health in the Mediterranean diet.
Improves Skin Health: When it comes to beauty, most of us swear by natural ingredients. All
we want is a glowing skin. No matter how many creams are there on your shelf, for a quick
fix, we always reach out for a fruit pulp or a vegetable juice extract.
Olive oil contains vitamin E, which improves skin health by treating inflammation, acne,
and protecting the skin from serious ailments like psoriasis and skin cancer.
Mix 1/3 cup of yogurt, ¼ cup of honey and 2 teaspoons of olive oil thoroughly till you
get a thick solution. Apply this solution on your face and leave it on for about 20
minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. You can follow this remedy once a week. Honey
acts as a humectant while yogurt does the job of a gentle exfoliant, thereby enhancing
skin health.
Gives You A Healthier Digestive Tract: The antioxidants and anti-inflammatories found
in olive oil benefit the digestive system, as well. Increased olive oil consumption has
been linked to lower rates of colon cancer and intestinal cancer. The polyphenols in
olive oil also help to maintain a healthy balance in the digestive tract by slowing
the growth of harmful bacteria which can cause ulcers and inflammation of the stomach lining.
Improves Brain Function: Regular use of olive oil has been shown to correlate with improved
short-term visual memory and verbal fluency. Laboratory testing has also suggested a possible
link between olive oil consumption and the ability of the brain to balance water content
and central nervous system activity.
Finally, olive oil may aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease by slowing the accumulation
of brain plaque and boosting the production of beneficial protein enzymes in the brain.
Though testing is not yet definitive on the matter, the fact that the Mediterranean region
has one of the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the world seems to support this
conclusion.
Lowers Risk of Depression: Higher rates of depression are linked to diets rich in trans-fats,
as opposed to the monounsaturated fats found in olive oil. While olive oil isn’t the
only vegetable-based oil to contain this kind of fat, it does contain the highest concentration.
Studies suggest that olive oil may have a protective effect against the risk of depression,
even when physical activity and general mental health is taken into account. In one study,
those who consumed olive oil had a 48 percent lower risk of depression than those who regularly
consumed trans-fats.
Improves Hair Care and Scalp Health: Olive oil is a wonderful natural product for proper
hair care, health, and maintenance. Some of the hair benefits of olive oil include Repairing
damaged hair, Reducing frizz, Detangling hair and Decreasing friction between hair strands.
Applying a few tablespoons to your hair and scalp helps to reduce dandruff, fungus, and
scalp dehydration that can prevent dandruff, dry, and flaky skin.
All hair types absorb monounsaturated and saturated fat efficiently. That's why essential
oils such as coconut oil and avocado oil are all used to treat dry hair.
The healthy fatty acids and vitamins found in essential oils help penetrate your hair
follicles, which locks moisture and protects the hair. Research shows that you can treat
your hair simply by using an avocado and olive oil hair mask.
First, mash the avocado in a bowl and then mix in a tablespoon of olive oil. When the
avocado mix is ready, apply it to your hair working from the roots and upwards.
Afterwards, you cover your hair with a shower cap and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. When
the essential oils start to condition your hair. Rinse with warm water.
Has Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Eating olive oil has been shown to reduce
chronic inflammation and relieve oxidative stress. Chronic inflammation is known to be
the driver of many diseases, such as breast cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease,
diabetes, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, and even obesity.
Research also shows that olive oil is rich in antioxidants like oleic acid. These antioxidants
have the added health benefit of reducing inflammation and inflammatory markers found
in the bloodstream, C-reactive protein or CRP.
Helps Keep You Young: Olive oil is packed full of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant
associated with anti-aging properties.
Aging is an incredibly complex process that science doesn’t fully understand, but early
studies have shown that polyphenols can help slow or reverse some signs of aging and age-related
illnesses.
That means that olive oil is a potential fountain of youth. It has been credited with reducing
wrinkles and age spots, as well as slowing the cellular aging that leads to chronic illnesses
later in life.
High-quality extra virgin olive oil that has been bottled recently, and that was bottled
early in the olive season, has the highest levels of polyphenols.
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