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It is generally known that the food we eat should be our medicine. We even dare to say that every consumed food should provide some benefit to the body.
And olive oil is an excellent way to keep the body healthy.
Believe it or not, the average Greek consumes up to 20 liters of olive oil per year, whereas here it is only about 2 liters. That is a huge difference.
Let’s now look at what this super-healthy food can do for your body. However, it must be a quality, extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil.
Olive oil prevents cancer
Olive oil, as one of the best sources of monounsaturated fatty acids, is considered by many to be a true miracle. Although it has always been regarded as healthy, recent studies show that its beneficial effects for us are greater than we can imagine.
Just one tablespoon of olive oil a day can protect the body from cancer in the long term.
Moreover, recent research has shown that there is something in olive oil that stops the proteins cancer cells need for their growth.
And besides that, olive oil not only stops the growth of cancer, but also protects the DNA in healthy cells from the damage that cancer cells often cause through their activity.
Olive oil reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Another beneficial effect of olive oil, discovered in a study published in the Journal of Toxicology, is its influence on preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
This effect is attributed to the compound oleocanthal, which binds to toxic proteins that attack nerve endings in the hippocampus – the part of the brain that is the first to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Olive oil boosts immunity and protects the heart
A large amount of antioxidants in olive oil strengthens your immune system and ensures that it always functions at full capacity against various infections.
It also contains polyphenols – substances that protect the heart and reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.
Studies have confirmed that people who regularly use olive oil for cooking have up to a 41% lower risk of having a heart attack and a stroke.
Olive oil reduces inflammation and pain
Olive oil will help you reduce various types of inflammation and pain in the body.
Always make sure you buy a quality olive oil. Don’t try to save a few euros on it, because low-quality olive oils are stripped of most of their beneficial substances.
Olive oil helps with weight loss
Contrary to past notions that fats cause weight gain, current research shows that this does not apply to healthy fats.
On the contrary, oils such as olive, coconut, or avocado significantly support weight loss and maintaining an optimal weight.
