Olive oil
Olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the fruits of the European olive. The European olive was first grown by the inhabitants of the Mediterranean. Even then, they knew about the benefits of olive oil. And the inhabitants of Ancient Greece called this oil "liquid gold".
Olives are grown in Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, France. The olive tree also grows in the Crimea, Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Oil from olives can be natural, refined (refined) and pomace.
Natural oil is not subjected to preliminary chemical treatment before release. Refined oil is refined using physicochemical methods to remove free fatty acids from it. Pomace oil is obtained from pulp under the influence of high temperature and using special chemical solvents.
The chemical composition and nutritional value of olive oil
One hundred grams of oil contains 99.8 g of fat (16.8 g of saturated fatty acids and 13.2 g of unsaturated fatty acids), 0.2 g of water, as well as 2 mg of phosphorus, 0.4 mg of iron and 12.1 mg vitamin E.
The calorie content of olive oil is 898 kcal per hundred grams of edible part.
The benefits of olive oil
The health benefits of olive oil have been used since time immemorial. Various healing balms were made on the basis of this oil, and doctors of that time recommended that their patients drink one or two teaspoons of oil in the morning to improve digestion. Judging by the reviews, olive oil really improves the activity of the intestines, liver, pancreas, accelerates the healing of duodenal and stomach ulcers, and also has a mild laxative effect.
The benefits of olive oil are due to the ideal formula of its composition - the maximum amount of easily digestible monounsaturated fats and the minimum concentration of saturated solid fats. Vitamin E in the oil helps the human body to better assimilate the vitamins of the oil dissolved in fats. The oil contains linoleic, linolenic and oleic acids. These acids have a beneficial effect on the digestive organs, lower cholesterol levels, and also prevent vascular and heart diseases.
Thanks to its beneficial properties, olive oil is ideal for the diet of nursing mothers and pregnant women. It has been proven that fatty acids are similar in properties to fats that are part of breast milk.
In addition, the fatty acids of the oil are the basis for the building material of the cell walls. This is the important benefit of the oil for the child's body. And since the human body synthesizes these valuable acids only partially, it is very important to regularly add the necessary amount of oil to the child's diet to improve the growth of his skeletal system.
The immune stimulating effect is also attributed to the wide range of health benefits of olive oil.
French nutritionists believe that olive oil protects the human body from almost all diseases, and also preserves youth and prolongs life.
Scientists have found that natural olive oil has anti-cancer effects. In addition, this natural product reduces the risk of myocardial infarction by 70%.
The benefits of olive oil for the face
Olive oil for the face was first used many years ago. Currently, this natural product is considered an indispensable tool in cosmetology.
This oil contains a large amount of vitamin E, which significantly prolongs the youthfulness of the skin, and vitamin A, which is responsible for moisturizing the skin and its elasticity. In addition, this oil contains other valuable vitamins, as well as monounsaturated fats, which have a beneficial effect on skin condition. Regular use of olive oil on the face provides the skin with adequate hydration and nutrition and significantly slows down the aging process.
According to reviews, olive oil is ideal for the care of dry and aging skin. The oil accelerates the formation of new cells, retains moisture in the skin for a long time, and at the same time does not clog pores.
The oil significantly smoothes existing wrinkles and prevents their appearance. This natural product can also be used in the care of sensitive skin.
Benefits of olive oil for hair
Olive oil is just as good for hair as it is for skin. Judging by the reviews, olive oil successfully solves the problem of hair loss. It contains a complex of vitamins that promote hair restoration and growth. Vitamins of the oil restore damaged hair follicles and act on the shaft from the inside, penetrating into the hair structure. The fatty acids in the oil provide oxygenation to the hair and gently cleanse the scalp from dead cells.
Recently, ozonized olive oil for hair has been especially popular. Thanks to ozone, all the healing properties of olive oil are enhanced several times.
The oil is an integral part of many cosmetics for hair care. It can also be used as a base for a homemade mask. Lemon, honey, hot pepper, egg yolk can be added to the mask as additional components that enhance the effect of the oil.
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