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What Is It That Makes Olive Oil The Best Cooking Oil For Health

by Luessi Dino I am a Writer

When it comes to health, nothing can beat the goodness of Olive Oil. It is not only the best cooking oil for health but can also be used as a great remedy for resolving hair and skin issues. It is enriched with a numerous nutritional properties that can be highly beneficial for our health.

Here are some nutritional properties that make it the best pick of all time - 

Prevents Breast Cancer

There is a strange correlation between breast cancer and olive oil. It is commonly an unsaturated oil that contains Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Stearic acid and Palmitic acid. Besides, it is also an important source of Luteolin, Oleanolic acid and Lupeol. It also reduces the risks of Oxidative DNA damage and other coronary heart diseases by lowering the blood pressure, inflammation and low-density lipoprotein.

Helps in reducing Cardiovascular disease

This is one of the main aspects that make olive oil the healthiest cooking oil among all. In the Industrialised world, the Cardiovascular disease is the most commonly found. When the blood flow to the brain gets interrupted due to any clot in the blood or bleeding, a heart stroke is very likely to happen. Studies have shown that the Monounsaturated fats present in olive oil are extensively beneficial for reducing Cardiovascular diseases. Besides, it also helps in reducing the levels of blood pressure that is one of the most common causes of heart disease and premature deaths.

Lowers Obesity and Weight Gain

Over the years, numerous people have switched to the Mediterranean diet that is enriched with the liquid gold for a beneficial effect on the body weight. All is required for a speedy weight loss is including three tablespoons of olive oil to your diet every day. You can drizzle it in your favourite pasta or use as a salad dressing. This ingredient has proven medicinal weight loss properties that will help you achieve your desired figure.

Fights Cognitive diseases

Cognitive diseases are very common in the old age. Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the most common Neurodegenerative disease in the world. Studies suggest that a certain substance found in olive oil can help in removing plaques (beta-amyloid plaques). Besides, it contributes to the activation of Autophagy process and lowers the brain inflammation. Hence, consuming a few tablespoons of it on a regular basis is highly recommended.

Resolves Skin and hair issues

Since the ancient times, olive oil has been used as the ultimate magic liquid for skin and hair. It has many nourishing properties such as anti-ageing antioxidants and hydrating Squalene that help in resolving skin and hair issues.

These are the primary benefits of consuming olive oil which make it an extensively healthy oil for cooking. Apart from the health benefits, this oil can be used for polishing your furniture and shoes, removing makeup, muffling squeaky doors and so on. 

 


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