BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL

Until recently, other than olive oil being delicious, I had no idea just how beneficial it is to the human body. I would mainly use it because recipes told me to. Or because it tastes great on pasta. Oh and using olive oil ear drops to get rid of ear wax (a doctor told me that once years ago). Since doing so much research on olive oil, i wanted to share with you. I do have to say, the best thing to use olive oil for is for eating. Whether it’s drizzled over plain pasta, for dipping toasty bread in to, or drizzling over succulent olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a tapas style lunch or snack! If you’re interested to see what olive oil is all about, here are some of the top benefits of olive oil.

Lowers Blood Pressure Even though many researchers are yet to discover why this is. Olive oil has been proven to reduce blood pressure and is beneficial to those suffering from hypertension. If you suffer with high blood pressure, try adding olive oil into your diet. Helps Fight Breast Cancer Studies have shown that olive oil contains a substance known as phytochemicals. Known to be effective in both killing the cancerous cells. Suppressing genes that are responsible for the onset of cancer. Lowers The Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease It is believed that diets rich in olive oil will greatly reduce the risk of heart disease. A study carried out in Italy found those who had olive oil and leafy vegetables in their diets had a greatly reduced rate of heart disease.

Reduces The Risk Of Stroke This might sound a little much but apparently by taking two tablespoons of olive oil every day you will increase the elasticity in your arteries. Making you less susceptible to strokes and heart attacks. If you don’t like the idea of taking it directly off a spoon, simply add

Reduces The Appearance Of Stretch Marks Olive oil, and other essential oils, can also help in reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Simply massage it into your skin during pregnancy to make it more elastic. Reduce the risk of you developing nasty, and itchy stretch marks. You can also use it after your pregnancy to help remove any stretch marks that have occurred.

Olive Oil Ear Drops It might sound a little odd but olive oil ear drops are great for reducing wax build up. All you need to do is warm a little oil and put a few drops into your ears. Leave for a few minutes before removing with either an ear wash or cotton buds. t’s much nicer than having it done by the doctors! Alternative To Mascara You don’t need to spend lots of your hard earned money on the latest mascara, can get big and beautiful eyes without it. All you need to do is apply a little olive oil with a mascara brush to your lashes instead and it will give you long and shiny lashes without any of the allergies that some people find mascara can do.

Olive Oil For Hair If you want shiny, healthy looking hair, you should add olive oil in to your haircare routine. Olive oil for hair will have your dull hair looking amazing in no time!

Removes Paint Now this one is a little out there but if you happen to get some oil based paint on your hands, rubbing them with a little olive oil will gently remove it, without the need for any harsh scrubbing. Protects Red Blood Cells Over time, your red blood cells naturally oxidise, which is one of the most common causes of the signs of ageing. However, do not fear, there is a special type of polyphenol found in olive oil that protects your blood cells from doing this, which in turn will keep you looking younger for longer and help protect your heart. So with all that in mind, isn’t it time you started to add a little extra into your diet?