Olive oil: detoxifying
Medical research is unanimous: olive oil has an anti-cholesterol, detoxifying and regenerating effect. With its 70% of monounsaturated fatty acids which act as true cleaners and protectors of the arteries, the digestive and biliary systems, this oil wards off cardiovascular diseases. Nutritionists recommend substituting olive oil for butter, margarine and fresh cream loaded with saturated fats of animal origin. A substitution that reduces the risk of recurrence of cardiovascular disease or death by up to 70% for people who have suffered a heart attack.
American scientists have even just added to its long list of virtues that of protection against breast cancer. Olive oil would decrease the interference of a gene involved in the transformation of normal cells into tumor cells.
Olive oil: which one to choose?
Be careful, there are four kinds of olive oil!
Many consumers think they are using an exceptional product, in fact the only really interesting one is extra virgin olive oil. Obtained by mechanical processes, its acidity rate does not exceed 0.8%. To be sure not to make a mistake, check that the oil bears one of these two mentions: “Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée” or “Geographically Protected Identity”.
As for oils that do not come from the European Union, only the mention of the country of origin is authorized.
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Olive oil: a beauty food
We are mostly used to consuming it on our salads, but it is also a softening, healing and protective beauty product, which can be applied very well to skin and hair.
Regenerating, emollient, softening, anti-dehydrating and antioxidant, olive oil helps to effectively protect the epidermis from external aggressions. It draws its effectiveness from its active ingredients, including the famous fatty acids. Another advantage is the presence of vitamin E, which slows down skin aging. Recent studies have even shown the protective effect of the olive against the sun’s rays.
Body butter, shower cream, regenerating anti-aging treatment, body oil: you are spoiled for choice…
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