The benefits, harms and uses of olive oil

Since the ancient times of Ancient Greece, many have known olive butter... Most people call it a cure for old age and a wide variety of diseases. It is believed that people in countries where this product is produced and consumed always look rather young and rarely get sick. Olive oil is made from the crushed pulp of olives and olives by pressing.

The benefits of olive oil

Olive oil is rich in its composition, it contains unsaturated fats, vitamins K, A, E, D, linoleic acid and many other useful elements. Olive butter Nutritionists are very fond of its plant origin, which is why it is prescribed for almost everyone diets... Due to such a rich composition, the oil is very useful for many different diseases and ailments:

• with daily use of the oil, cholesterol levels are reduced;
• used as a preventive measure for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases;
• it is used for problems with stools, constipation, hemorrhoids;
• useful for expectant mothers during pregnancy and lactation due to the composition that helps the development of the unborn child;
• has preventive properties of the development of oncological diseases and breast cancer in women;
• a bunch of vitamins strengthens the skeletal system, tissues, intestinal muscles;
• improves the external and internal condition of the skin, hair, nails;
• the immune system increases;
• the aging process slows down;
• improves vision, coordination of movements;
• heals wounds, burns;
• heals ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, softens gastritis;
• helps to lose weight;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• improves health, improves tone;
• rejuvenates and moisturizes the epidermis;
• normalizes metabolism;
• used in the prevention of strokes and heart attacks, atherosclerosis.

The harm of olive oil

Despite the huge number of positive aspects, harm is still present in such a miracle oil. The use of olive oil is very harmful for people suffering from gallstones and cholecystitis.

It is believed that people living in Russia should not completely switch to olive oil, since it does not contain the elements necessary for the human body. And in sunflower oil, vitamin E, for example, is much more than in olive. Before buying, you should fully and carefully study the label so as not to purchase a low-quality product. As everyone knows, the more expensive the product, in this case the oil, the more natural and better it is. A good oil should have a shelf life small. Very often you can find inexpensive oil on the shelves, but it is a mixture of refined and unrefined oil, moreover, it can be mixed with sunflower oil.

With the abuse of oil, there is an increased load on the digestive tract, which in turn is fraught with obesity and diabetes mellitus. In rare cases, allergic reactions are possible, so before using it, it is better to consult a specialist.

Contraindications for olive oil

Olive oil is strictly contraindicated for people with individual intolerance to this product. The oil is not recommended for people suffering from gastrointestinal problems. Also for people with intestinal infections, food poisoning, indigestion. It is believed that it is harmful to drink olive oil on an empty stomach, that it has a bad effect on the liver, but this is a controversial issue and it is better to solve it with the help of a specialized doctor.

The use of olive oil

Most people use olive oil for cooking. Various dishes are fried on it, salad dressings are made. The product is very often prescribed by physicians for various ailments and diseases for treatment and prevention, for example, with a runny nose, constipation.

Oil has found its place in cosmetology, it is very often added to a variety of cosmetics: creams, shampoos, balms, lotions, tonics... Cosmetologists make a variety of masks, wraps, peels, baths. It is considered a good helper for skin problems, hair, fingernails... Masks are made for the hairline, they help to restore damaged hair, get rid of dandruff and split ends.

To soften the cuticle and strengthen the nail plates, oil is added to the baths, and for soft and delicate hands, they are simply lubricated with pure oil overnight, or added to a nourishing cream. Ideal for hardened skin heels.

Masks are also made for facial skin. with olive oil, peeling, mix night or day cream with olive oil. The complexion becomes healthier, smoother wrinkles, the firmness and elasticity of the skin increases. By the way, the oil can also be used to remove makeup. It gently removes makeup and nourishes the skin.

Olive oil can be added to baths, used when shaving, and lubricated chapped lips. This product helps in the fight against orange peel, stretch marks, soothes inflammation, is suitable for the most dry and sensitive skin.

The oil is ideal for those trying to lose weight. You only need a small spoonful of the product 60 minutes before a meal, and over time, the extra unnecessary pounds will begin to disappear. True, you cannot use too much of it, after all, it is very high in calories, a small spoonful of oil contains about 120 kcal and instead of losing weight, you can start adding it, and at a rapid pace.