Thursday, July 16, 2015

Things To Know About Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil

By Amalia Odom


Anyone living or coming from the Mediterranean region would tell you the health benefits and the amazing properties of olives on fish, pasta, and salads. The best thing about it is that olives are widely available all the time for the satisfaction of your taste buds and enhance good health. Just like wine, oil from olives has been around for several decades.

This has been widely used in various medicines which can be used by all ages. An Olive tree is a symbol of peace, harmony and glory. Basically, this is an effective property used in several kinds of ointments, medicines and generally used as an efficient healing agent. Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is actually one of the famous products made from olive oils. This is helpful to lower the possibility of blood pressure, since they are extracted from fresh olives.

Basically, it contains an amount of monosaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and even antioxidants which are beneficial for the health. Olives are best for the heart health. The monosaturated elements found in the oils can lower chances of heart diseases and stroke. This is because, it helps to reduce the bad cholesterol levels or the LDL.

It is quite dangerous for you as it usually stores cholesterol levels in the arteries which can affect the proper pumping or delivery of blood to the heart. Once your heart is affected, then there is a possibility that you will suffer from heart problems. Monosaturated acids found in a cold pressed also increases good cholesterol levels/ It helps to reduce LDL through liver secretion directly to the digestive system.

Additionally, it is also useful to decrease high blood pressure. Studies who that olives contain an amount of polyphenols which is helpful to lower high blood pressure especially to young adults with mild hypertension. Research shows that adding an amount of virgin oil to your diet helps to lower the risk of heart problems and to minimize the use of medications.

It also helps to protect against cancers. A regular consumption of olives can reduce the risk of colon, breast, digestive tract and prostate cancer. It has been said that olives in a daily diet implies a carcinogenic process which is present in the cold press. It shows that polyphenols are effective to fight against ulcers along with gastric cancers.

Nowadays, supermarket and grocery stores can be filled with different kinds of virgin oils. If you are not going to taste them, it is also impossible for you to judge their quality. However, reading its labels carefully can give you ideas into the background of the products. Make sure to determine the right product for your needs and to determine if the manufacturers are reliable enough.

Buying them from a store that would allow you to take some samples of the products and taste it before paying for the goods is much better. This is helpful to determine if the oils are made from quality components. Usually, a fresh and quality oil have a spicy, herbal, floral or nutty taste. They can also be judged depending on the smell and taste.

Nowadays, premium olive oils are already present in cold press. It only means that the paste is warmed carefully to a room temperature. Press it during winter since the cold can retain its taste and flavor. There are many individuals who are using olives because of these benefits and their components that can promote good health.




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