how is olive oil beneficial?

Answer 1

THE HEALTH BENEFITS.

Pure, extra virgin olive oil is not only a light and delicate addition to many wonderful dishes; it is one of the most health-promoting types of oils available.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat; a type of fat that researchers are discovering has excellent health benefits. Just 1 ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains 86, 2% of the daily value for monounsaturated fat, plus 17.4% of the fat from vitamin E, a fat soluble anti-oxidant that protects these healthily fats from damage by free radicals.
In the Mediterranean countries of Europe people eat a lot of olive oil. It is common to eat bread or toast just dipped in olive oil. Because of the daily use of olive oil the people that live in these countries suffer less from heart diseases than people of other countries in Europe .
The use of olive oil has a positive effect on the cholesterol level in our blood. Because olives grow in a warm environment and the fruit has to protect itself from heat and bright sunshine, olives contain a lot of fenol-like substances. These substances could possibly play a role in the prevention and cure of thrombosis and arteriosclerosis.
Research has shown and proven that olive oil reduces blood pressure.
Olive oil may be the key reason that eating a Mediterranean diet reduces breast cancer risk, suggests a laboratory study published in January this year.
Studies in diabetic patients have shown that healthy meals that contained some olive oil had better effects on blood sugar even than healthy meals that were low in fat.
As far as other diseases go, regular use of olive oil has been associated with low rates of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
Certain substances in olive oil have also been shown to be helpful for protecting the cells of the colon from cancer-causing chemicals. While most other fats are associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, olive oil is actually associated with a reduced risk of this disease.

Answer 2

Olive oil is beneficial in many ways
If you have a dry scalp massage in once a week
If you have head lice olive oil can be used to suffocate the lice, apply liberally to hair and leave on for 1/2 hour then wash, repeat and then comb with a lice comb to remove eggs
in both cases the product is natural and wont harm the head
When eating it is beneficial because it is full of "good" fats which the body uses
As an ingredient is it extremely versatile as it can be used to make salad dressings, for cooking and in cakes as a butter substitute.
For pets it helps to keep fur shiny and healthy

Answer 3

"...Olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the olive (Olea europaea L.), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is used in cooking, cosmetics, soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is regarded as a healthful dietary oil because of its high content of monounsaturated fat (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols...."

".....Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about two tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.[....."

"...in the long term, increased elasticity of arterial walls reduces vascular stress and consequentially the risk of two common causes of death - heart attacks and stroke. This could, at least in part, explain the lower incidence of both ailments in regions where olive oil and olives are consumed on a daily basis....."

"....topical application is quite popular with fans of natural health remedies. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the preferred grade for moisturizing the skin, especially when used in the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM). OCM is a method of cleansing and moisturizing the face with a mixture of EVOO, castor oil (or another suitable carrier oil) and a select blend of essential oils...."

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Answer 4

Olive oil is regarded as a healthful dietary oil because of its high content of monounsaturated fat (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols.
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Answer 5

i believe it has omega 3 fatty acids... which have been known to reduce ldlcholesterol reducing the risk of heart failure may help with arteriole health...and your body needs these types of fats either way many people try and cut out all fats but your body needs some fats these are the "good fats" some people say getting enough omega 3's actually help you lose weight

Answer 6

It contains the good fat oils that are good for your heart and help bring down the amount of cholesterol in your blood that won't adhere to your arteries or veins.

Answer 7

In the event it's a fruit they have seeds, otherwise it's a vegetable. And vegetables are usually grown in the ground while fruits are grown in trees.

Answer 8

On the skin, it is a wonderful lubricant and diminishes stretch marks. It is healthy to eat (extra virgin) as it is not a transfat and tastes delicious.

Answer 9

If you drink a gallon a week you will see.

Answer 10

http://www.oliveoil.com/health.html
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