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Health Benefits of Organic Olive Oil

Organic olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, and is considered a good fatty acid (high density lipoproteins, HDLs) protect against bad cholesterol, or low density lipoproteins (LDLs).

Delicious organic olive oil contains all the vitamins and nutrients of the olive fruit, and if you get a premium organic olive oil, it will taste better and have a full aroma.

• Protect You from Heart Disease ^[1]
• Promote Healthy Digestion ^[2]
• Ease the Symptoms of Ulcers & Gastritis ^{[3] [4]}
• Lower Gallstone Formation ^[5]
• Balance the Fatty Acids in Your Body ^[6]

Scientific studies show that people eating two tablespoons of virgin organic olive oil daily for one week show less oxidation of LDLs and higher levels of antioxidants in their blood.

If you use extra virgin organic olive oil, you will benefit from higher levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin E and phenols, the same compounds found in grapes, because the olive oil is less processed.

7 Common Uses of Organic Olive Oil

Besides what I've already mentioned above, you can find many surprising ways to use your organic olive oil.

1. Cooking - Start using organic olive oil for cooking or as a replacement whenever a recipe calls for butter.
2. Body Oil - Rub it on your body or face after washing. You don't need a lot to get great skin moisturizing benefits. You might even trying shaving with it or using it to remove makeup.
3. Control Hair Frizz, Dry Cuticles & Nails - Just comb a drop of organic olive oil through your hair to control flyaways and frizz. Rub it into nail cuticles and nails for a naturally polished look.
4. Control a Nagging Cough or Scratchy Throat - Swallow a tablespoon to soothe a dry or irritated throat.
5. Shine Stainless Pots & Pans - Organic olive oil will prevent streaking and tarnishing and naturally condition your pots and pans.
6. Lip Balm - Organic olive oil is the perfect lip balm to keep chapped lips at bay. It's also great to use on your hands as a soothing hand lotion in winter.
7. Bath Oil - Add a few drops of organic olive oil to the water you're running for your bath. The benefits to your skin will be obvious even after the first time you use it.

Did you know? Every sacred text from the ancient Near East (now the Middle East) is filled with mentions of olive oil. This product propelled the economy of the ancient world and was thought of as liquid gold. Ancient Olympic athletes rubbed it on their bodies before they competed because they believed it gave them strength and youth.

Read the full article at Dr. Group's Blog.