olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most important and most widely used oils in the world. It is used in cooking, as well as in the manufacture of many products for the care of the body and the skin in general.
Benefits of olive oil
There are many benefits to olive oil, namely:
- Softening the arteries and blood vessels in the body, and it works to reduce the amount of harmful cholesterol in the blood, and thus reduces the chance of strokes or heart attacks, and through the oleic acid.
- Feels full and full, and thus reduces the need to eat more meals during the day, ie it contributes to weight loss.
- In the case of olive oil on the skin from the outside with a little salt, it will earn the skin softness and freshness, in addition to rid of some types of acne.
- Contains many antioxidants, which can delay the appearance of signs of aging, such as wrinkles or costs and pigmentation, besides the prevention of cancer cells and malignant tumors, especially in the breast area in women.
- Reduce the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease or damage to cells in the brain, as it strengthens and improves their health, in addition to strengthening memory.
- Mtri of Chafeef, especially in hot and dry days.
- Treatment of disorders of the digestive system, as it works to soften the bowel and thus treat the problem of indigestion, and gases resulting from them.
- Reduce high pressure, so it is recommended to be taken by people with the disease.
- Addresses the problem of cellulite in the body, and accumulates in particular aspects.
- Olive oil has proven effective in detoxification and treatment of annoying tooth pain.
Olive oil and weight gain
There is a wide range of conflicting opinions about the effect of olive oil on human weight and whether or not eating it leads to weight gain. Although olive oil contributes to reducing the amount of fat and cholesterol accumulated in the body,
However, the studies confirm that each gram of olive oil contains nine calories, so the spoon of olive oil will contain 120 calories, on the assumption that the person ate three meals a day, and adds to each meal, including one tablespoon of olive oil At least, this will result in only 360 calories of oil.
Excessive intake of olive oil and lack of exercise or movement in general will contribute to weight gain, but a recent study of olive oil has shown that mixing it with walnut oil prevents weight gain.