Health Benefits of the Wondrous Olive

Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fats and a good source of Vitamin E. Monounsaturated fats and Vitamin E protect our cells from not oxidizing and generating free radicals that damage healthy cells. This means monounsaturated fats and Vitamin E combined provide protection from cancer and heart disease. The anti-inflammatory actions of monounsaturated fats and Vitamin E and polyphenols in olives may also help reduce the severity of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This Vitamin E may even help to reduce the frequency and/or the intensity of hot flashes in women going through menopause. Olive Oil

Fresh from Thailand I discovered olive oil through an Italian friend of mine. He is a quality Italian Chef whom has taught me the secrets to preparing traditional Italian cuisine. The more I learned about olive oil the more I experimented introducing it into traditional Thai food recipes. Different combinations of olive oil with Thai spices, herbs and fish paste is very nice. Olive oil is a fruit juice derived by cold pressing of the olive fruit. That’s why it’s so healthy and is used in the finest cuisines all over the world. Cold pressed means the olives are packed and squeezed and are not boiled before squeezing. In the Mediterranean countries of Europe people eat a lot of olive oil. It is common to eat bread or toast just dipped in the oil. Because of the daily use of olive oil the people in these countries suffer less from heart diseases than people of other countries. Generally, olive oil is extracted by pressing or crushing olives of different varieties, depending on the amount of processing include: Extra virgin – considered the best, least processed, from the first pressing of the olives. Virgin – from the second pressing. Pure – undergoes some processing, such as filtering. Extra light – undergoes considerable processing. It will have a mild olive flavor. The highest quality oil is that which comes from the first pressing of the olive. I highly recommend you buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The taste, color and smell of this quality oil make the investment worthwhile. Those who enjoy your cooking will notice the difference to! My Olive Garden Olive Oil Health Benefits www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/olive-oil.htm

The greatest exponent of monounsaturated fat is olive oil, and it is a prime component of the Mediterranean diet. Oil olive is a natural juice which preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is freshly pressed from the press. ………………Balance of content on the healingdaily website………………