Thursday, March 27, 2008

Highest Quality Olive Oil For Therapeutic Effect


There are many therapeutic effect that you can get in olive oil and is very effective when taken internally. Olive oil stimulates metabolism, prmotes digestion and lubricates mucuous membranes. It can also be applied externally to treat dry skin.

Olive oil contain 77 percent monounsaturated fattu acids, 14 percent saturated fatty acids and 9 percent polysaturated fatty acids, plus vegetable mucilage and vitamin E.

For Digestive Tract- Take 1 tbsp pf olive oil on an empty stomach to stimulate digestion and releive upset stomach, flatulence and heartburn.

For Constipation- In the morning, take 1 tsp of olive oil mixed with lemon juice on an empty stomach, Or try an enema made from 5oz of olive oil in 20 oz of boiling water, cooled and lukewarm.

Antioxidant Benefits- The vitamin E is an antioxidant. In addition, monounsaturated fatty acids are less easily damaged by oxygen than other types of fat. Therefor, less likely to produce free radicals, which can damage cell membranes and contribute to several diseases.

Use only olive oil that is labeled "Extra Virgin". This guarantees that the oil has been cold-pressed from freshly harvested olives and does not contain chemicals. Extra Virgin olive oil supplies the best flavor and oil that is golden-yellow in color is of higher quality than green.

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