Benefits Of Olive Oil

Olive oil has been around forever. It has had medicinal, even magical powers through the ages. The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and glory. Here are some benefits of olive oil.
Olive oil is used in medicines and different ointments. It is also used for nourishment and as an overall healing agent.

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Consumption of olive oil in the U.S. is at an all-time high, but I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re still confused about the differences between regular or pure olive oil and olive oil that’s classified as a virgin, extra virgin, and cold-pressed. So, here’s a quick lesson in the different types of olive oil:
Regular or Pure Olive Oil
Regular or pure olive oil has been chemically refined and filtered to neutralize both undesirable strong tastes and acid content. This olive oil is of lower quality and usually the least expensive.
Virgin
Virgin means the olive oil was produced without any chemical additives, so it contains no refined oil. It has an acidity that’s less than 2%, so it tastes better.
Extra Virgin
Extra virgin olive oil comes from the first press only and is the highest quality olive oil with perfect flavor, aroma, and balanced acidity. This olive oil is less processed than Virgin olive oil and is very delicate in flavor.
Cold Pressed Olive Oil
Cold-pressed olive oil is an unregulated label description. Today, premium olive oil is cold-pressed, which means the olive paste is gently warmed to room temperature to avoid losing taste, and pressing is done in winter, when it’s cold, to further retain flavor.
My opinion is that the best olive oil you can buy is organic cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil. That’s what I personally use.
Health Benefits of Organic Olive Oil
Organic olive oil is monounsaturated fat and is considered a good fatty acid (high-density lipoproteins, HDLs) protect against bad cholesterol, or low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
Delicious organic olive oil contains all the vitamins and nutrients of the olive fruit, and if you get a premium organic olive oil, it will taste better and have a full aroma.
Organic olive oil is also filled with antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients that may protect you against illnesses. Studies have shown that organic olive oil can help:
Protect You from Heart Disease
Promote Healthy Digestion
Ease the Symptoms of Ulcers & Gastritis
Lower Gallstone Formation
Balance the Fatty Acids in Your Body
Scientific studies show that people eating two tablespoons of virgin organic olive oil daily for one week show less oxidation of LDLs and higher levels of antioxidants in their blood.
If you use extra virgin organic olive oil, you will benefit from higher levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin E and phenols, the same compounds found in grapes, because the olive oil is less processed.
Uses of Organic Olive Oil
Besides what I’ve already mentioned above, you can find many surprising ways to use your organic olive oil.
Start using organic olive oil for cooking or as a replacement whenever a recipe calls for butter.
Rub it on your body or face after washing. You don’t need a lot to get great skin moisturizing benefits.
Control Hair Frizz, Dry Cuticles & Nails – Just comb a drop of organic olive oil through your hair to control flyaway and frizz. Rub it into nail cuticles and nails for a naturally polished look.
Shine Stainless Pots & Pans – Organic olive oil will prevent streaking and tarnishing and naturally condition your pots and pans.
Lip Balm – Organic olive oil is the perfect lip balm to keep chapped lips at bay. It’s also great to use on your hands as a soothing hand lotion in winter.
Bath Oil – Add a few drops of organic olive oil to the water you’re running for your bath. The benefits to your skin will be obvious even after the first time you use it.
Did you know? Every sacred text from the ancient to our Holy Quran is filled with mentions of olive oil.

From: Quran food

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