Benefits of olive oil

Benefits of olive oil

1. Get Healthy Skin (And Fight Cancer!)

olive oil can promote healthy skin, as can applying it directly as a moisturizer  and neutralize damaging free radicals that can lead to skin aging and skin cancer. Olive oil can also provide a safe and natural lubricant for a close shave. olive oil can soothe chapped lips. you can moisturize your cuticles by soaking in olive oil mixed with water, or apply olive oil directly to cuticles before applying polish or buffing nails.

 

2. Tame Tangled and Damaged Hair

Olive oil also has benefits for hair. Comb a bit of the stuff through dry or frizzy hair to help tame and moisturize your locks, especially in winter or on humid days. Olive oil can also provide some relief for damaged hair.

 

3. Care for Your Cat 
add a teaspoon of olive oil to your cat’s food to help prevent hairballs, as well as promote a shiny, healthy coat.

 

4. Ease Snoring

taking a sip of olive oil before heading to bed can help lubricate your throat muscles, cutting down on snoring. teaspoon of olive oil can help soothe a scratchy 


5. Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
  rich in olive oil can reduce the chances of developing type II diabetes by almost 50 percent as compared to a diet that is low in fats


6.Prevents heart diseases

 olive oil regularly can help you to lower your blood pressure.senior citizens who consumed olive oil a daily basis had lower incidence of stroke. The study showed that individuals who used consumed more amount of olive oil (in cooking or salad dressing) had a 41 percent lower risk of stroke compared to individuals who did not use olive oil at all.olive oil (and other monounsaturated fats) can improve the function of heart in older people.

 

7. May help in weight loss

  Most people avoid olive oil because it is dense and high in calories. It is a common misconception that olive oil causes weight gain. In fact, studies have shown that olive oil may help in weight loss.It also reduces sugar cravings in people. 



 8. Relieves constipation
 Olive oil serves as a lubricant for the digestive system and helps to ease the passage of stool, thus relieving constipation. It strengthens the digestive system and also helps to prevent gastro-intestinal problems like gastritis and peptic ulcers. 



9. Improves brain function
 Olive oil is helpful in improving cognition, according to a study in France. The study showed that visual memory and language fluency tremendously improved in older adults who used olive oil intensively (not just in cooking but also in sauces and dressings). Olive oil also helps to improve the condition of people having brain-related disorders. 



 10. Decreases cancer pain
 Olive oil contains the phytonutrient oleocanthal which imitates the action of pain relievers like ibuprofen, therefore helping to reduce pain and inflammation. It also contains certain components that can reduce the chances of recurrence of cancers, especially breast cancer.