1, promoting blood circulation

Olive oil can prevent arteriosclerosis and its complications, hypertension, heart disease, heart failure, renal failure and cerebral hemorrhage.

In the book Omega Health and Simple Longevity Plan written by Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, it is mentioned that omega -6 fatty acids in edible oil will make arteries contract, forcing the heart to work overtime, leading to high blood pressure. Omega-3 fatty acids in olive oil can increase the content of nitric oxide (an important chemical) and relax your arteries, thus preventing arterial injury caused by high blood pressure. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids can also prevent thrombosis from two aspects.

First of all, it can reduce the viscosity of platelets, so that platelets and fibrinogen are not easily entangled; Secondly, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the amount of fibrinogen and greatly reduce the probability of thrombosis.

2. Improve the function of digestive system

Olive oil contains unsaturated fatty acids higher than any vegetable oil, rich in fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, F, K, carotene, antioxidants and other ingredients, and contains no cholesterol, so the human body's digestion and absorption rate is extremely high.

Has the effects of reducing gastric acid and preventing gastritis and duodenal ulcer. It can also stimulate bile secretion, increase pancreatic enzyme activity, degrade oil, and be absorbed by intestinal mucosa, thus reducing the occurrence of cholecystitis and gallstones. It also has the function of moistening intestines, and can effectively relieve constipation after long-term consumption.

Step 3 protect the skin

Olive oil is rich in squalene and essential fatty acids with excellent affinity to skin, which can be absorbed quickly and effectively keep skin elastic and moist; Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins E, K, A, D and phenolic antioxidants, which can eliminate facial wrinkles and prevent skin aging.

It has the effects of protecting hair and preventing chapped hands and feet, and is an edible beauty and skin care product. In addition, applying olive oil to the skin can resist ultraviolet rays and prevent skin cancer.

4. Improve the function of endocrine system

Olive oil can improve the metabolic function of the body. This is because olive oil contains more than 80% monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids, and DHA in omega-3 fatty acids can increase insulin sensitivity. The higher the content of unsaturated fatty acids in cell membrane, the more double bonds and the stronger the activity.

DHA with six double bonds is the most unsaturated fatty acid, which makes the cell membrane the most active. The more insulin receptors on the cell membrane with strong activity, the more sensitive it is to insulin. When the human body ingests a proper proportion of fatty acids, the metabolism will be more normal, and the probability of obesity and diabetes will be reduced.

The latest research results show that the glucose content of healthy people can be reduced by 12% after eating olive oil. Therefore, olive oil has become the best edible oil to prevent and treat diabetes.

5. Benefits to the skeletal system

Natural antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids in olive oil help the human body absorb minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and zinc, and promote bone growth. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids help to maintain bone density and reduce osteoporosis caused by free radicals (highly active molecules).

6, anti-cancer effect

Because olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids in polyunsaturated fatty acids can reduce the amount of linoleic acid extracted from blood by cancer, which makes cancer quit a very needed nutrient.

ω-3 fatty acids can also compete with ω-6 fatty acids for enzymes needed for cancer metabolism, which makes the cell membrane of cancer cells more unsaturated and easy to be destroyed, thus inhibiting the growth of tumor cells and reducing the incidence of cancer.

Therefore, some cancers (breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and uterine cancer) can be prevented. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids) can also increase the curative effect of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and kill cells by the explosion of free radicals (highly active molecules).

When the cell membrane is damaged enough, cancer cells will destroy themselves. Omega-3 fatty acids make the cell membrane more vulnerable to free radicals, thus increasing the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

How to use olive oil

1, as an edible oil cooking food, is no different from vegetable oil such as peanut oil.

2. cleansing oil.

When removing makeup, drop a few drops of olive oil on your fingers, gently massage with your fingertips, and then apply it to your face with a face steamer or towel, which can remove invisible dirt in pores, increase the luster and elasticity of your skin, nourish your skin and remove fine wrinkles.

3, daily lip protection.

When the weather suddenly turns cold, when you have a cold or a bad stomach, some people often have chapped lips. At this time, besides paying attention to drinking water, rubbing olive oil can solve the problem. Stick to it for two or three days to make your lips smooth again.

Dip a cotton swab into a small amount of olive oil and apply it evenly on the lips, which is beneficial to moisturizing, eliminating and delaying the appearance of lip lines and preventing peeling and cracking of the lips. When the weather suddenly turns cold, a cold or a bad stomach often causes peeling and cracking of the lips. As long as a small amount of this product is rubbed, the lips will be smooth again in two or three days.

4, daily skin care.

Apply olive oil to the cleaned facial skin surface and gently massage the face to make it fully absorbed, which is beneficial to moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Then apply it with a hot towel to remove dirt in pores, make skin shiny, delicate and elastic, eliminate wrinkles and spots or make spots fade away, and slow down skin aging.

5, daily hair care.

After shampooing, inject a small amount of this product into the washbasin. Once washed, the oil will adhere to the hair evenly, or drop on the palm of your hand and rub it directly into your hair. Usually, it can make hair shiny and beautiful, and prevent hair from turning yellow and splitting.

Olive oil contains vitamins B and E. Apply a proper amount of olive oil to your hair, gently massage it to make it fully absorb nutrients, then wrap it in a towel, and then wash it with a neutral shampoo one hour later, so that you can have beautiful and supple hair. At the same time, it can also prevent hair loss, oil, dandruff, dryness and split. If it can be done once a week, the effect will be better.

6, olive oil bath.

After the bathtub is drained, add 5- 10 ml olive oil, gently stir with your hands to make the oil and water blend (oil and water can blend), and then start taking a bath. To remove dirt, relax bones and muscles and eliminate fatigue, long-term DIY body care-extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for you to make your skin moist and elastic.

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The magical use of olive oil

1. Frying with olive oil: Unlike vanilla oil, olive oil has antioxidant properties, high unsaturated fatty acid content and stable chemical structure at high temperature. When ordinary edible oil is used, when the oil temperature exceeds the smoke point, the chemical structure of the oil will change, resulting in carcinogens.

The smoke point of virgin olive oil is between 240℃ and 270℃, which is much higher than other common edible oils. Therefore, virgin olive oil can be used repeatedly without deterioration, and it is the most suitable oil for frying.

2, barbecue with olive oil: olive oil is also suitable for burning, roasting, frying and simmering. When cooking with virgin olive oil, the food will give off an attractive fragrance and make people drool. It is especially recommended to use olive oil for fried rice with eggs or barbecue.

3. Use olive oil as sauce and seasoning: The purpose of using sauce is to bring out the taste of food, not to cover it up. Olive oil is the best oil in cold sauce and hot sauce, which can protect the color of fresh sauce.

4. Cooking with olive oil: When cooking, pour a spoonful of olive oil to make the rice more fragrant and full of grains.

References:

People's Network-What are the four wonderful uses of olive oil? Olive oil can be used in six situations.