Olive Oil - Health Benefits of the Liquid Gold

 

It is widely believe that oils are unhealthy and one should avoid them as much as possible. It’s true that not all oils are good for health but actually there are many health benefits of consuming healthy oils in your diet in adequate amount. When people discuss about the healthy oils, olive oil is at the top of the list. The benefits of olive oil include a wide range of health and beauty care activities. It is also known as ‘liquid gold’ as per the benefits it offers. To enjoy the benefits of it, you must make it a part of your usual household activities both in culinary purposes and in beauty care. Below are some of the particular known benefits of consuming olive oil:

• Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats that lower the risk of cardiovascular ailments in many ways. It doesn’t have any cholesterol. It reduces the level of bad cholesterol, LDL levels and raises the level of good cholesterol, HDL levels. Recent studies show that consuming two tablespoons of olive oil daily reduce the risk of developing heart complications.

• Virgin and extra virgin olive oil are least processed and highly rich in polyphenol. Polyphenols are the antioxidants that promote heart health and reduce the effects of aging overall the body.

• The minimal processing factor of olive oil makes it easy to digest and it helps in the secretion of bile and pancreatic juices. That is why olive oil considers as the best choice for the people having ulcers, gastritis or gallstones. It also assists in reducing the risks of colon cancer.

• Olive oil plays its particular part in nutrient absorption process and helps in digestive system. It reduces the production of certain acids in the body to lessen the chances of many gastrointestinal complications and ulcer.

• It’s a perfect remedy for chronic constipation. Consuming two tablespoons olive oil in empty stomach in the morning cures the complications.

• Consuming a low fat and high carbohydrate diet along with olive oil is recommended by the doctors for those who are suffering from diabetes or have strong risks of diabetes. It has been shown by researches that the consumption of such diet is a perfect way to control blood sugar level.