Olive oil up to 2L

Olive oil is the protagonist of the Mediterranean diet and in ancient times our ancestors recognized its value. In fact, Homer had characterized olive oil as "liquid gold", while Hippocrates had recognized its healing properties.
Olives from which the olive oil is derived are traditionally grown in the Mediterranean, where Greece is consistently one of the countries with the largest olive oil production.
So let's look at 10 important benefits of olive oil.

1. It is high in monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fats make up the so-called "good fat", the main source of which is olive oil. Monounsaturated fats protect against the onset of various diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, while lowering "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, while it does not affect or - according to other researchers - slightly increases "HDL" levels ( cholesterol).

2. Contains a large amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants found in olive oil are biologically active and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.

3. Protects against heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death in developed countries, according to the World Health Organization. Extra virgin olive oil has significant heart health benefits. It lowers blood pressure, inhibits oxidation of LDL cholesterol and improves blood vessel function.

4. Has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Olive oil contains nutrients, such as oleic acid and oleic acid, which fight inflammation.

5. Helps prevent strokes. Several large studies show that people who consume olive oil have a much lower risk of stroke, which is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries.

6. Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Both observational studies and clinical studies show that olive oil in combination with a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%.

7. Helps in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. There is no diet to cure rheumatoid arthritis, but olive oil can help reduce joint pain and swelling. The beneficial effects increase significantly in combination with fish oil.

8. It inhibits the development of Alzheimer's. Researchers at the University of Louisiana have been able to stop the development of Alzheimer's disease in animals that use specially selected Greek olive oil in their diet. According to American teachers, this is a particularly important discovery that paves the way for the designation of olive oil as a medicinal food.

9. Fights depression. Increasingly, studies have suggested that nutrition can help in the treatment and prevention of diseases related to the brain. The Mediterranean diet, and especially olive oil, has been linked to a reduction in depression.

10. Moisturizes the skin and hair. Olive oil has emollient and moisturizing properties, so it is an important ingredient in many toiletries. You can use it to remove your makeup, in a homemade hair mask, as a nail treatment or to scrub your own body.