In Italy olive oil always has been an integral part of the culture. But Italians also have long known of its health benefits and healing properties. Whether the problem is a case of sunburn, persistent earaches, or dry hair, Italians traditionally have turned to olive oil.
Now, new research highlighting the healing qualities of extra virgin olive oil not only confirms these uses but also reveals even more beneficial effects from its use.
Whether a malady is heart disease, diabetes, digestion, or age-related deterioration, olive oil has been shown to be beneficial in its prevention and treatment :
- Lower your risk of heart disease and cancer
- Enhance your immune system
- Lower cholestrol and blood pressure
- Lose weight
- Prevent cancer
- Stave off diabetes
- Fight fat
- Help turn back the clock on aging
- Add years to your life
- Fight infections
- Soothe inflammation
- Ward off arthritis
- Stop pain
- Deter memory loss
- Help beat osteoporosis
One tablespoon of olive oil has the power to wipe out the cholesterol-raising effects of two eggs. You can take years off your biological age by changing your diet and lifestyle — and olive oil can play a vital role.
Olive oil also is considered one of the most popular folk remedies, playing a key role and including :
- Beating bladder infections
- Helping heal skin burns naturally
- Curing coughs
- Easing constipation
- Curing dandruff
- Relieving diaper rash
Olive oil has been praised by leading health experts as one of Mother Nature’s most healthful fats. And now, olive oil is making news worldwide and is here to stay in homes, restaurants, and even fast-food chains!
People from all walks of life, including some olive oil pioneers and contemporary medical experts, believe olive oil helps fight body fat, keeps blood pressure down, and combats heart disease. It’s also known to help relieve colds and maintain healthy skin.
Research finds olive oil contains antioxidants similar to those found in tea and red wine that fight heart disease, including LDL cholesterol’s ability to clog arteries.
Olive oil is like “virtual youth in a bottle.”
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