Health Benefits of Olive Oil!
–Healthy Food House
Olive oil, the most beneficial oil, a real source of health, real medicine that offers many benefits to the organism. Olive oil is the best choice for your salads and your meals.
Health benefits of using olive oil:
1. Olive oil strengthens immunity, protects the heart and blood vessels, and also acts against chronic degenerative diseases. Unlike some other products, olive oil was studied and tested many times, and its benefits are recorded and validated in many scientific medical journals and portals. Olive oil is a protector of the gastric mucosa. In its composition there are strong anti-inflammatory properties.
2. Olive oil is a good protector from atherosclerosis, as well as diabetes and almost all other metabolic disorders. Olive oil is a great choice for people who suffer from high triglycerides and cholesterol, so it is recommended to replace the sunflower oil with olive oil. In some studies that was tested the ability of olive oil against cancer, was proved that olive oil has a high protective role especially when it comes to colon and breast cancer. It is recommended to all who suffer from these diseases to use regularly the olive oil in their diet!
3. Scientists believe that olive oil is great in the regulation of blood sugar, because in the last research was proved that the meals with olive oil have less power to rapidly increase the blood sugar. Scientists say that a small amount of olive oil, can really affect on the blood pressure, i.e. to reduce the blood pressure.
4. Almost there is no organ in the body that has not benefit from regular consumption of olive oil. Unless mentioned benefits, olive oil is good for people with asthma, people with peptic ulcer and any inflammatory diseases. It is important to know: When buying olive oil, be sure it is authenticated and pure, without additives.
5. Olive oil is more than a boon and “liquid health”. It is important to mention that most of the above beneficial effects are coming from the cold pressed olive oil. Considering the characteristics and nutritional status, it is recommended to use in every meal and salad as an ideal replacement for other types of oils.
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Published on Apr 25, 2013
Guide to Olive Oil
Olive oil is a big part of Greek cooking, and there are a few different types of olive oil with different uses. This video from About.com will give you an overview of the different types of olive oil.
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