10 facts about olive oil

I have never thought about choosing a vegetable oil before. I took the first one that I saw on the shelf or chose at a discount. Most often, it was ordinary sunflower oil.

Once I went shopping with a friend and noticed that she was buying exactly olive oil. My friend told me that she uses it not only in the kitchen. I decided to carefully study the information about him, and was pleasantly surprised. I want to share with you its most interesting properties. Maybe you will learn something new too and forget about sunflower oil.

Low calorie content and beneficial trace elements

There are only 119 calories in one spoon of olive oil, which is very little. As a salad dressing, it is ideal for those who want to lose a couple of extra pounds. It also contains vitamins of the E and K groups, which are responsible for the normalization of the heart and help the blood to clot.

Increases the nutritional value of food

Olive oil is unique in that it does not lose its nutritional value when heated. Therefore, I always use it for frying vegetables or meat. Scientists claim that its composition helps preserve all the nutritional properties of fried foods: antioxidants in the oil, envelop food and do not release useful substances from it.

Ideal for small children

I was very surprised by this fact. It turns out that there is something in common between breast milk and olive oil. Both contain linoleic acid, and its amount in these two substances is absolutely equal - 8%. Therefore, you can add a little oil to the child's porridge and gradually transfer it to the common table.

Everyone will find butter to their liking

Did you know that there are over 700 types of olive oil? It is produced in different countries and on different continents. That is, the conditions for its cultivation and storage are completely different, hence such a different taste. I myself have tried different brands of oils and I confess that I was not delighted with all the oils.

The secret of longevity

The main country where olive oil is produced is Greece. Local residents, unlike us, use it everywhere. Each inhabitant has about 20 liters of oil per year! The most interesting thing is that the Greeks are famous centenarians, their average life length is 81 years.

Protects Against Stroke and Mental Disorders

Scientists conducted a series of experiments in which one group was given olive oil daily. In these people, the risk of stroke decreased by 41%. Another observation suggests that the inhabitants of the Mediterranean are practically not susceptible to mental illness.

Instead of a hair mask

I always apply olive oil to my hair once a week as a mask. I can assure you that the hair has become less dry and finally has a healthy shine.

As a tanning agent

Before tanning, you need to treat the skin with an olive-based scrub. It will help to gently remove dead skin cells, and the oil in the composition will create a protective film on the skin that protects against ultraviolet radiation. You can smear oil on your body while sunbathing, then the tan will lie flat, and the skin will not dry out.

Prevention of stretch marks

I advise pregnant women to apply the oil to their stomachs, breasts and thighs in the morning after showering. It will help increase the elasticity of the skin and reduce the risk of stretch marks.

Helps Fight Acne

Trace elements in the oil will help to quickly heal small wounds after acne and eliminate small rashes. It is enough to wipe the skin with a cotton pad dipped in oil once a day.

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Do you use olive oil? What tips for using it can you share?