Did you know that olives and olive oil are considered one of the world's oldest superfoods? Throughout history, olive oil has been used by different civilizations for its high beneficial value and taste. Not only are they an excellent addition for cuisine and cooking, the health benefits it provides to one's body are endless!
Olives oil benefits:
Contain a lot of powerful antioxidants- which help fight inflammation and help reduce the risk of several chronic illnesses.
Preventing Diseases: Anti-inflammatory, which can prevent cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, arthritis, and more. Oleocanthal is a compound found in the oil with anti-inflammatory properties that can be similar to the one found in the ibuprofen drug. It has been estimated by some scientists that 3.4 tbsp (50 ml) of the oleocanthal compound found in extra virgin olive oil has effects similar to that of 10% adult dosage of the ibuprofen drug.
With this, the nutrients in extra virgin olive oil lower inflammation, improve our blood vessel lining and help prevent clotting that may lead to heart disease. Improving heart health also helps lower blood pressure and improves blood vessel function within our bodies.
Rheumatoid arthritis: helps to decrease the risk of developing the autoimmune disease of arthritis where joint pain and inflammation take place in one's body. Research shows that those who have arthritis may reduce pain and help their mobility and functions through olive oil when consumed and used topically.
Fighting cancer cells: Oleic acid is contained in olives which have been found to fight against cancer cells. When consumed, they can also reduce the growth of cancer cells when effectively incorporated into one's diet.
Anti-bacterial: the superfood also helps with bacteria found in the stomach and can help fight all strains of the bacterium that most antibiotics cannot do.
These are just a few ways olive oil can help our body internally when used as a preventative supplement to boost our immune system and incorporate a consistent healthy superfood that our bodies can thrive on and fight against chronic illnesses.