Extra Virgin Olive Oil Health Benefits
For
people of the Mediterranean, it has had medicinal, even magical powers through
the ages.
The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and glory.
Olives were first cultivated in the eastern part of the Mediterranean
around 5000 B.C.
Italy was producing olive oil by the first century A.D.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Health Benefits
Olive oil was used in medicines and different ointments.
It was also used for nourishment and as an overall healing agent.
Extra
Virgin Olive Oil is a monounsaturated fat, and is considered a good fatty
acid (high density lipoproteins, HDLs) protect against bad cholesterol, or
low density lipoproteins (LDLs).
Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains all the vitamins and nutrients of the
olive fruit.
Extra
Virgin Olive Oil is also filled with antioxidants, vitamins
and nutrients that may protect you against illnesses.
Studies have shown that Extra Virgin 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 Extra Virgin Olive Oil daily for one week show less oxidation of LDLs and higher levels of antioxidants in their blood. You will benefit from higher levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin E and phenols.