Olive Oil Types Benefits and Uses

Olives are most beneficial for overall human health; It is considered liquid Gold due to its huge benefits to Mankind. People are using olives and olive oil from ancient times for cooking, pharmaceutical, ointment etc. 

Olive oil contains abundant Vitamins, essential for human body. Especially mono-saturated fatty acids, which are helpful in reducing accumulation of cholesterol in human body.

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First, be careful there are several types and qualities of Olive oil in the Market. You should be aware of the right type and quality to meet your requirement.

Extra Virgin

Extra Virgin is the premium quality Olive oil, rich in vitamins and minerals; it is the fresh cold pressed Olive juice with rich flavor and dark color with slight aroma, used primarily for Hair massage, topping over food, dressing on salad and to consume in liquid form.  It is not suitable for cooking or frying purposes, as it loses its vitamins if exposed to heat.

Pure Olive Oil

Pure Olive oil is the next to Extra virgin, Pure olive oil is the combination of refined and Virgin Olive oil, a little bit more acidic then extra virgin, used in light cooking, baking and body massage , light cooking means foods that take a short time to prepare, like to make egg omelet or to fry the fish etc.

 Pomace Olive Oil

Pomace Olive oil is the lowest Quality olive oil extracted from the remaining pulp.  Pomace olive oil is used in cooking and deep-frying; it is highly refined olive oil with no aroma.

Nature

Olive oil is dry and hot in nature.

Benefits of Taking Extra Virgin Olive Oil:-

Well as I said earlier, Olive oil have tremendous benefits to humanity, which cannot be 

described in a single post or article. However, here, I will attempt to cover few important uses and benefits.

Best for High Cholesterol Level And Cardiac Health

All other cheap refined oils we use in cooking increase the Bad cholesterol Level in our body, But Olive oil is a good source of lowering cholesterol, its reduces the accumulation of bad cholesterol (LDL) in arteries due to its monosaturated fatty acids and helpful to prevent the risks of heart disease.

Take one teaspoon of Olive oil in an empty stomach for best results daily.

Beneficial For Improving Immune System

 Do you want to make your immune system healthy and efficient?

Thanks to Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant properties of Olive oil, which are helpful in boosting the immune system. 

Take a teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil daily in an empty stomach to keep your body safe against harmful environmental risks.

Secret Weapon for Weight Loss

The diet with Extra virgin Olive Oil may provide sustainable results in losing weight as compared to low fat diet, Consuming Olive Oil prevents the accumulation of fat in body and helpful to keep the body in normal shape.

Consume one teaspoon of Extra virgin Olive Oil in an empty stomach half an hour before the breakfast and before going to bed at night.

Best Oil to get rid of Constipation

There is a famous saying that Constipation is a mother of all diseases, while Vitamin E Omega 3 and Omega 9 fatty acids in Extra Virgin Olive Oil regulate the function of enzymes to make bowel movement smooth, thus provide relief in constipation.

Put one teaspoon of Extra virgin Olive oil in a cup of milk daily before going to bed for sustainable results.

Lowers High Blood Pressure

Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on regular basis is prevents the fluctuations in Blood pressure and help to keep it normal.

Helpful to Cure Diabetes  

Consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil in an empty stomach is extremely helpful to cure the Diabetes,

Olive Oil contains rich amount of soluble fiber and Carbohydrates, which enhance the performance of pancreas 

Lowers Depression and Anxiety

One of the best benefits of Extra virgin olive oil is to reduce the feelings of anxiety and depression. Olive oil is considered a super brain food that motivates the brain’s function and boosts its performance.

Massage extra virgin olive oil on your scalp and forehead before sleeping at night or prepare a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and basil essential oil, massage it on your scalp 2,3 times in a week.

Best for Hair Health and Baldness

Extra virgin oil works pretty well to improve the hair heath and cures all hair problems especially baldness and hair fall, Extra virgin olive oil moisturizes the scalp thus protect it from dandruff,  the antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamin E boost the scalp health and enhance blood flow to the hair follicles.

For best and long lasting results, mix Extra virgin olive oil with coconut oil or almond oil and gently on your scalp at night 2, 3 times in a week.

Smooth and Shiny Skin

Extra virgin olive oil is a tonic for all types of skin. It repairs the dead cells in skin and makes the skin shiny and smooth. Extra virgin oil includes rich amount of antioxidant and Vitamin E and other useful ingredients that moisturize the skin and improve its health.

Mix Extra virgin olive oil with rose water and massage this mixture gently on skin at night.

For dry face skin, prepare a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, honey and milk cream, apply it on face for a week at night.

Whitens the teeth

Using extra virgin olive oil for discolored or yellowish teeth makes them whiten and healthy. It is far better to use extra virgin olive oil for your teeth problems than expensive and chemically loaded toothpastes. It provides anti-bacterial protection to your teeth and keeps them healthy.

You can apply extra virgin olive oil on your toothbrush and brush your teeth as usual before going to bed.

Precautions and Side Effects

It may cause skin allergies, skin rashes and acne problems in some people, but they are not so common. Stop using olive oil if any of these symptoms appear. It is suggested to consult your doctor or health specialist before using Extra virgin olive oil for long term.