Benifits of olive oil on Human Health
People living around Mediterranean countries Have a healthy heart, the secret lies behind the Olive trees which gives a touch of green to its desert landscape, Olive oil is the main compound in Mediterranean diets, Now researches have proven that Olive Oil is one of the most healthy oil available.
Olive oil is abundant in mono unsaturated fats, most notably oleic acid which is a main factor in preventing coronary heart diseases, it also is rich in anti oxidants, another studie conducted by University of Granada in Spain proved that Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that is capable of triggering cancer cell death, More and more studies are showing that Olive Oil is capable preventing cancers like bowel cancer, colon cancer. Extra virgin olive oil can also help in the prevention and treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, which cause millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease every year.
Olive Oils is effective in compacting degenerative disease and also it can compact cell damage due to oxidative stress due the presence of antioxidants ( polyphenols ), so consuming Olive Oil will help your skin stay young and youthful, Extra virgin Olive oil can also be used topical as a moisturising agent, it can be used for facial massages . Studies on mice showed that application of olive oil immediately following exposure to Ultra violet rays has a preventive effect on the formation of tumours and skin caners, so it may be helpful for humans too.
Types of Olive OIl.
Olive oil can be categorised into four according to the process in manufacturing
- Extra virgin - least processed, comprising the oil from the first pressing of the olives.
- Virgin – from the second pressing.
- Pure – undergoes some processing, such as filtering and refining.
- Extra light – undergoes considerable processing and only retains a very mild olive flavour
Out of this four categories Extra Virgin Olive oil is considered as the healthiest due to its natural form, it prepared without chemicals, heat and it don’t have any added flavours.
How to take care of Olive Oil
Olive oil should be handled with care to preserve its nutrients, exposure to bright light, heat and air will oxidise the olive oil and making it rancid , in turn losing its nutrients. To prevent this we should store Olive oils in Dark bottles or containers that prevent light exposure, close the container and make it air tight soon after using. We should keep olive oil in cool place cause the ideal temperature for storing olive oil is 57° F or 14 degrees C, although a normal room temperature of 70ºF works very well if the olive oil is stored in a dark area where the temperature remains fairly constant. Keep it away from stows and other cooking equipments which transmit heat.
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