Olive oil is an extraction
from fruits called olive that grow on olive tree. Olive (Olea europaea as botanical name) is very popular with the people of Mediterranean region and around the
world serving as part of various diets and delicacies. It contains healthy fat
and other nutrients like vitamin E and some antioxidants. All these made the
olive oil, which is gotten from the olive, a good source for healthy meal.
It has been in existence since the ancient time. It forms part of ingredients for baking, frying, cooking and while it can be applied on skin as an anti-aging. Olive oil is safe to drink because it contains monosaturated , healthy fat that nourishes the heart and body.
Do you know there are some great benefits you can derive if you include olive oil ( popularly called extra virgin olive oil) in your diet? Some studies have revealed great benefits of this oil to mankind.
Some of the benefits of Olive oil to your body are as follows:
1. Olive oil fights inflammation in the body ( Anti-inflammatory).
The antioxidants in this oil, especially oleocanthal, act on to relieve the body from inflammation that might arise due to injury or some sicknesses like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease or degenerative joint diseases. It is considered a good choice because it has no side effect unlike those non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
2. Olive oil can reduce cardiovascular (heart) risk
High blood pressure is one of the major heartdiseases . inclusion of olive oil in mean will greatly reduce the chances of occurrence of high BP ( blood pressure) . This is possible due to presence of an antioxidant called polyphenols in the olive oil.
3. Olive oil can bring about reduction in body
weight and obesity
It consumption can reduce body weight or obesity over a period of time because it helps regulate cholesterol in the body. This means the body takes in healthy fat without getting fat in the process.
4. Olive oil can help in prevention of a stroke
Stroke occurs when there is shortage of blood and oxygen to the brain. Certain study was carried out on older people (65+) and it was discovered that high olive oil consumption can prevent occurrence of a stroke in people especially the older ones.
5.Olive oil consumption reduce the effects of free radicals in the body
Free radicals are mainly byproducts of oxygen metabolism in the body. They are toxic that can damage living cells and tissues in our body. Example of disease caused is cancer. Some antioxidants present in olive oil and some anticancer agents like phenolic, squalene and terpenoids fight free radicals causing cancer disease thereby reducing the risk of getting cancer.
It benefits are not limited to all these only.
Remember that an original extra virgin olive can only possess all the necessary ingredients that will surely bring about expected result when you include in your diet. Therefore, endeavor to search the market for the original product. It comes in different brand names and containers. It is affordable when you compare it benefits with it price.
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