Health Benefits

Health benefits of extra virgin olive oil:

WHY OLIVE OIL IS SO GOOD FOR YOU

• Olive oil is good for the heart because it contains no cholesterol and actually reduces cholesterol in the body which decreases the risk of cardiovascular illness and heart attack.
• Olive oil is good for the body because when it’s extra virgin it’s processed without heat or chemicals or other additives. It is the only vegetable oil which is edible the moment it is pressed as the other seed oils need to be treated first. Olive oil also has a high smoking point which makes it excellent for frying.
• Olive oil is good for the body because when it’s extra virgin it is a high quality fat with an acidity level of no more than 1 %. This means that the oil’s free fatty acids, which are not good for the body, only take up less than 1 gram per 100 grams. Remember the body needs fat and monounsaturated fats like olive oil are the best you can get.
• Olive oil is good for digestion because it reduces gastric acidity, protects against ulcers, prevents constipation, stimulates bile secretion and reduces the risk of gallstones.
• Olive oil is good for bone growth and for developing the bones, brain and nervous system of embryos and newborns because, like breast milk, it contains vitamin E and oleic acid.
• Olive oil is good for hair and skin because it contains vitamin E.
• Olive oil is good for helping the body deal with the ageing process because it protects the brain, tissues and internal organs.
  

No wonder many elderly Greeks still swear by a tablespoon of olive oil a day!

MEDICINAL USES OF OLIVE OIL

to help reduce high cholesterol
take one tablespoon of DRY ROCK extra virgin olive oil every morning
to reduce the effects of alcohol
take a spoonful or two of DRY ROCK extra virgin olive oil before drinking
to reduce the effects of indigestion and help prevent stomach ulcers
take a spoonful of olive oil every morning
to prevent wrinkles
rub olive oil and lemon juice into the skin before bed
for shining hair
mix 1 tab olive oil, an egg yolk, juice of one lemon and a little beer, rub into hair and leave ten minutes
to prevent dandruff
mix 150 g olive oil with 20g eau de cologne and 20 g castor oil, rub into hair and leave ten minutes
to freshen tired feet and aching muscles
mix together olive oil and lemon juice or olive oil and rosemary and massage into skin
to prevent yellow teeth and ensure healthy gums
rub olive oil round gums and teeth and leave for five minutes
to clear acne
mix 250 ml olive oil with 10 drops lavender oil
to soften skin
mix equal parts olive oil and salt, massage in and wash off
to prevent dry skin
make a face mask of olive oil and avocado, leave 10 mins
to help reduce high blood pressure
boil 24 olive leaves in 250 ml of water for 15 mins, drink the liquid morning and night
to relieve stress
add a spoonful of olive oil with a few drops of lavender or eucalyptus essential oil to a warm bath, soak to the strains of classical music