olive oil
Olive oil is a healthy food that supplies the human with vitamins and useful fats, which is the product of the age of olive fruits and its pressure. The spread of the olive tree is common in the Mediterranean region, and the oil is used in various uses such as medicine, cooking, pharmacy and many other uses.
It is worth mentioning that olive oil has the largest share of consumption among other oils. Greece is the first country in the consumption of olive oil. It consumes more than 26 million liters during the year, followed by different countries. Due to the importance of olive oil The International Olive Oil Council, which promotes the consumption and production of olive oil around the world, sets specific standards for its quality.
Olive oil is classified according to the International Olive Oil Council to two basic types: virgin olive oil and olive oil. The first type is the finest; since it is derived directly from fresh olive fruits by the most simple methods such as mechanical and physical without any heat or chemical treatment. Good.
Nutritional value
The US Department of Agriculture revealed the nutritional value of 13.5 grams of olive oil, equivalent to a tablespoon of olive oil. It contains calories at 119 calories. The fat content is 13.50, and is free of carbohydrates, fiber, sugar and cholesterol. 1.86 approx.
Benefits of olive oil
- Used as an effective treatment for a number of frequent allergic reactions.
- Digestive system disorders.
- Softens stomach and intestines and thus get rid of constipation.
- Used as a treatment for lymph node and debilitating contractions.
- It is an effective treatment for skin ulcers and sinuses.
- Used as a wound treatment.
- It is an effective antibiotic for bacteria, fungus, parasites and viruses.
- The urine spins.
- Treatment of hemorrhoids.
- Maintains balance of sugar levels and blood pressure.
- Strengthens the immune system.
Damage to drinking olive oil
In spite of what we mentioned earlier about the health benefits of olive oil important to the human being, but it is not without some of the damage in the case of excessive intake, including that it leads to weight gain, because of the high number of calories, each containing 100 grams of it 884 calories, Too much drinking leads to severe diarrhea.
In addition, it is advised not to take it after exposure to high pH of more than 3.3% or high temperature.