Olives have long been part of the human diet. Long before our era, olive oil was made, and olives were used in food. The great physician Avicenna considered olives "the cure for all ills." The ancient Greeks called olive oil "pure gold". Olives have a very rich chemical composition. It contains essential Omega-6 fatty acids, organic acids, proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins C, PP, E, A, K, B group, beta-carotene, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, zinc, etc.
There are minerals. Omega-6 fatty acids are extremely good for the cardiovascular and brain.
These substances lower the level of "bad" cholesterol in the body and clear the arteries. Bad cholesterol is a major cause of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis leads to the development of serious disorders such as heart attack and stroke. Olives and olive oil are also very useful for the human gastrointestinal tract.
Olives stimulate the activity of the liver and gallbladder, have a cholagogue effect, prevent constipation in the gallbladder. Olive oil and olives can help people suffering from constipation. To do this, often include olive oil and vegetable salads with olive oil in your diet. A simple remedy like this can help you fight constipation - add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to 1 cup of yogurt, mix well and take. In ancient times, olives were considered the "food of the victors." Olives are a high-calorie product.
Olives give a person extra energy, make him more cheerful and increase his ability to work. Olives are rich in vitamin E. This vitamin is a very powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants slow down the aging process in the body, regenerate cells and protect the body from cancer. In general, it is believed that olives are one of the best ways to prevent cancer.
Thus, the rare beneficial substances in olives, lignans, protect women from breast cancer, and another rare substance, squalene, prevents the development of skin cancer. Olives and olive oil are very good for women - they have a positive effect on the female reproductive system, make the skin healthier and younger, improve the condition of the hair. The beneficial substances in olives have a positive effect on the condition of bones and teeth, strengthen the immune system. However, to take advantage of this beneficial feature of olives, it is necessary to use natural olives and quality olive oil.