Goodness of OLIVE Oil- for cancer, heart diseases, diabetes.

Goodness of OLIVE Oil- for cancer, heart diseases, diabetes.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away, almonds for healthy eyes, walnuts for brain”, these are some of the many old sayings we hear all the time. While all of these are true, a newer trend that’s catching is the use of OLIVE OIL. It is packed with essential nutrients & vitamins that provide the body with a multitude of health benefits. Its  components such as Vitamin E & phenols are known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant & anticoagulant action. It also helps to detoxify the body.

 By stimulating the secretion of the pancreatic enzyme lipase, olive oil aids in the digestion of fats. Recent studies conducted in India indicate that regular intake of olive oil helps prevent coronary disorders & even diabetes.

Regular consumption of olive oil has been proven to prevent heart diseases by controlling LDL levels (bad cholesterol) & raising HDL ( good cholesterol).

Olive oil has also found a place in the management of cancer. Besides being rich in phytochemicals, olive oil is a rich source of oleic acid which combined with drug therapy, is believed to encourage the self-destruction of aggressive, treatment-resistant cancer cells, thus helping to combat the cancer.

The key is to start olive oil consumption by making subtle changes in one’s diet & fod habits. The recently introduced variant of olive oil is called, “ extra light olive”. This does not interfere with the herbs & spices used in Indian kitchens.