Olive Oil Benefits
Olive oil benefits are many, it is not only a great oil to cook with; the health benefits of olive oil is also good for skin care, helping you stay wrinkle free and looking younger for longer.
Types of Olive Oil – There are many different types on the market, and you need to be aware of which one you are buying.
You can buy Extra Virgin, Virgin, Pure and Extra Light and the difference between them is in the processing.
Extra Virgin is the first pressing of the olive, and extracted with no chemicals.
Best to buy cold pressed, this means minimal heating was used to extract the oil. Buy one in a dark tinted bottle as this keeps the oil from oxidation, which occurs when exposed to light and of course try to buy organic. This way, you are getting all the olive oil benefits.
Extra Virgin is a good oil to use on cold foods such as salads, 1. Not so good for frying foods because the heat impairs its flavour.
Virgin is from the second pressing of the olive, also buy cold pressed in a dark tinted bottle, good for use in cooking.
Pure oil has gone through processing, such as filtering and refining (chemically processed).
Extra Light has gone through extensive processing and refining (chemically processed), and only has a very mild flavour. The word light refers to the color and flavor, not calorie content and it also lacks the natural antioxidants.
Pure and Light are refined with a cheap oil, which is about 95% refined oil, mixed with about 5% virgin oil.
The fats in cold pressed olive oil, are very similar to your skin, so you will not suffer from any allergic reaction. Therefore making this oil safe to use for everyone.
As you can see, there are many types of olive oil, it is all about making the right choice.
No need to run a mile from olive oil calories at the family bbq, light oil has nothing to do with calories, and more to do with harming your health.
Extra Virgin is rich in antioxidants such as chlorophyll, which you find in all dark green leafy vegetables and supplements such as wheat grass.
The benefits of olive oil, extra virgin also contains vitamin E and is rich in monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol and may reduce heart disease. Monounsaturated fat will also lower levels of the bad LDL cholesterol, and blood fats called triglycerides.
By including more of this oil into your diet you will help lower triglyceride levels, if these levels in a diabetic are high, it puts them at risk for heart disease. People who are at risk of diabetes or those who are diabetic, are advised to include olive oil benefits into their diets, as it has been shown to help control blood sugar levels.
By replacing other fats in your diet with this type of oil, you can significantly lower the risk of heart attack and lower blood pressure. It also contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants to help prevent age related diseases.
Olive Oil Benefits
Olive oil lice treatment is a very effective way of helping parents rid their children’s hair of these pesky nits. Saturate dry hair with oil and leave wrapped in glad wrap or a shower cap for at least 8 hours.
The uses for this oil are endless, you can use it in the bath, just put in a few tablespoons of oil, you can put in some of your favourite essential oil as well, hop in relax and enjoy.
I usually don’t bother putting anything else into the bath water with the oil. Since I have started doing this my skin feels so soft and smooth.
If your face ever feels a little dry or just needs some extra softening and moisturizer, massage a small amount of oil into your skin.
Did you know you can also remove your makeup with olive oil? it does just as good a job as any bought brand.
For dry feet, rub them with the oil put on a pair of socks and go to bed. In the morning you will have lovely smooth feet.
Soak your fingernails in a bowl with some warm oil for about 10 to 15 minutes once a week and you will have stronger fingernails. This will help tremendously for weak and brittle fingernails.
The benefits of olive oil are numerous, it is also one of the few which can be made without chemical processing, and is often recommended by some doctors to lower fat and calories in your diet.
Some beauty products contain olive oil, yet all you have to do is use the oil straight from the bottle to gain the many benefits for your body and health.
References:
Hunt, Janet., ‘Olive Oils’, ‘The Holistic Cook’ Thorsons Publishing Group (New York), 1986.
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October 1st, 2010 at
the good thing about essential oils is that they are therapeutic and smells great’*,
October 13th, 2010 at
we always use olive oil on our cooked foods because it has very low saturated fat-;’