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10 Wonderful Things That Will Happen When You Start Using Olive Oil
Olive oil, one of the healthiest oils, helps the body combat a variety of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
- Naama Green
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Olive oil is an oil extracted from olives. It is considered one of the healthiest oils in the world and has long been one of the most important vegetable oils.
It is important to note that olive oil comes in different quality grades, with the highest quality being extra virgin olive oil, produced through cold pressing.
What happens to the body when you begin incorporating this wonderful oil into your diet?
Diabetes – Olive oil helps reduce blood sugar levels after meals and improves insulin sensitivity.
Colon cancer – Studies have shown that adding olive oil to the daily diet may help prevent colon cancer.
Heart disease prevention – Research has demonstrated that olive oil protects against heart disease by helping regulate and balance levels of bad cholesterol, while encouraging the presence of good cholesterol.
Weight loss support – Studies have found that replacing saturated fats with olive oil, without changing overall caloric intake or physical activity, can lead to weight loss and a reduction in abdominal fat. Additional research shows olive oil’s tendency to help break down fat stored in fat cells.
Blood pressure balance – A diet rich in fruits and vegetables seasoned with olive oil helps reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.
Osteoporosis – Olive oil is known for its anti-inflammatory components, which help reduce bone loss and prevent osteoporosis.
Stomach health – Olive oil is gentle on the stomach, helping with ulcers and inflammations. It supports more natural functioning of stomach juices.
Fighting bad cholesterol – Studies have shown that people who consumed two teaspoons of olive oil daily for one week experienced lower levels of bad cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant components in their blood.
Asthma – Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, olive oil helps reduce asthma attacks.
Skin health – External use of olive oil has been found to be effective in treating dry skin, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea, and various cuts, burns, abrasions, and other skin injuries.
