What is Olive Oil
Olive oil is an oil obtained from the olive (Olea europaea), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean area. It is used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps, and as a fuel for oil lamps. Olive oil is a healthy oil because of its high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols..
Benefits of Olive Oil
The benefits of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidative substances.
olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL cholesterol levels while raising HDL levels. No other natural oil has as much monounsaturated fat as olive oil.
Olive oil is recognized as helpful in maintaining metabolism and contributes to the development of the brain and bones in children. It is also recommended as a source of vitamin E for the elderly. An anti-oxidant, olive oil slows down the natural aging process.
Dosage and preparation of Olive Oil
Use olive oil in your salad dressings. Use on sauteed vegetables. It can be used as a replacement for butter also.
