Health Benefits of Olive Oil

More than 60 percent of cultivated land in Greece is devoted to raising olives. Many of those olives are used to create olive oil, one of the most popular healthy alternatives in cooking.

Fats

The likelihood of heart disease is reduced by the presence of monounsaturated fats; olive oil is high in this type of fat. It is also lower in other types of fat (such as the saturated fats like those found in animal products) that have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease.

Digestive Discomfort

In clinical tests validated by the FDA, olive oil has been shown to have a positive impact on the digestive system, including promoting a healthy gall bladder, lowering the percentage of HCI in the digestive system and reducing the chance of gall stones.

Metabolism

Olive oil has been shown to help regulate the body's metabolism.

Vitamin E

Olive oil is high in Vitamin E, which helps keep cell structure healthy and has been shown to help soften the signs of aging.

Cholesterol

Olive oil is one of the healthiest oils that can be consumed regarding the regulation of cholesterol, lessening the likelihood of stroke and heart disease. Data from clinical tests presented to the FDA substantiates label information attesting to the positive impact on regulating cholesterol.

Skin Care

Olive oil is also valued as a moisturizer and a skin cleanser.
Studies have also shown that there is a possibility that olive oil used as a moisturizer and skin treatment can reduce the possibility of skin tumors.