BENEFITS OF OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL

Olives have been used for cardiovascular and intestinal conditions, to keep blood sugar and cholesterol under control, and for cancer and ulcers... Olives are healing and a healthy and beneficial source of nutrition... With their fruits, their oil and their leaves, they have been widely used across the span of time as food and also as a medicinal cure.

Protective, rejuvenating, nourishing

Scientific studies show that the E vitamin contained in olive oil;
Contributes to rebuilding human cells, delaying the aging process,
Reduces the impact of destructive factors on brain function,
Nourishes the skin, softening and beautifying it,
Makes hair bright and shiny when used as a conditioner.

Heart-friendly

Olive oil is effective in causing blood cells to cluster and reduce clotting in blood vessels.
The people carrying the least risk of suffering a heart attack are the people of the island of Crete, a center of production where olive oil has been produced ever since antiquity.
This has been documented with solid data in the reports of the World Health Organization, WHO.

Fights cancer

Besides "oleiprine" and other agents that are effective in fighting against cancer, olives and olive oil also contain Vitamins A, D, E and K.
It has been determined that these vitamins and agents prevent the development of cancerous tumors and protect the body from radioactivity.

Good for everyone, all through their lives

The vitamins contained in olives and olive oil also:
Help in the growth of children's bones and teeth,
Prevent calcium loss and contribute to strengthening the bones,
Reduce osteoporosis in the elderly.

As valuable as mother's milk

The essence of olive that comes from the olive tree carries qualities that are the closest to mother's milk.
The oleic acid that makes up about 80% of olive oil is the most important oil acid to be found in mother's milk and helps in the development of a baby's nerve tissue.

Enemy of cholesterol

All other oils reduce good cholesterol levels as they decrease total cholesterol levels.
Olive oil however contains no cholesterol. While reducing the bad cholesterol in the blood (LDL), olive oil raises good cholesterol (HDL) with its regulatory and strengthening qualities.

Fighting diabetes and high blood pressure

In diabetics, olive oil reduces blood sugars by 12%.
High blood pressure also tolerates olive oil.

A healthy food source

Olives and olive oil regulate digestive disorders and help remove harmful substances in the blood.
They reduce stomach acids and have qualities that protect against gastritis and gastro-duodenal ulcers.
One or two tablespoons of olive oil before breakfast are known to be good for chronic constipation.
Olives are a friend to the liver and scientific studies have proved that they are beneficial for gall bladder disorders and gallstones, also in colon cancer and hepatitis.
Because of the antioxidants found in olive oil, it is much more resistant than other oils to high temperatures. Because it is a slower burner, it's the ideal oil for fried dishes.
It is also beneficial for a healthy pregnancy and a comfortable breastfeeding period.
Price-wise, even though olive oil is a little more expensive than other oils, because its acid ratio is below 0.8%, natural virgin olive oil can be used with a clear conscience in every type of dish.