Amazing health benefits of olive oil

Used in cooking pastas and considered healthier, utilities of olive oil are way beyond.  It is rich in antioxidants and accompanies with it several health-related benefits. That is exactly what we are going to talk about here.

Here are some ways olive oil might be beneficial to you-

May protect you from cancer

Olive oil is believed to have anti-cancer properties. According to many experts, oxidative damage is the leading cause of cancer and antioxidants present in olive oil reduce such damages. There is more research that needs to be done to know if olive oil reduces the risk of cancer.

May reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes

When a person is affected with Type 2 Diabetes, their body does not develop the required insulin or resist insulin. If your diet is restricted due to insulin resistance or diabetes, you can use olive oil in your food. Several studies claim that olive oil is protective against Type 2 Diabetes.

Fights bacteria

Some studies claim that olive oil fights bacteria and one of them is helicobacter pylori, which is present in our stomach and can cause stomach cancer and ulcer. Some studies claim that extra virgin olive oil can eliminate Helicobacter pylori from 10 to 40% in 14 days.

Can treat Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease causing deformed and painful joints. When a person is affected with rheumatoid arthritis, their immune system attacks normal cells by mistake. Olive oil helps to reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory marks in an individual suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

It is very important to buy the right kind of olive oil from the market. Many of the stores sell fraudulent oil with adulteration but you must check labels before buying and not getting exploited.

Here is how you can use olive oil to eat:-

• You can drizzle olive oil over cooked pasta or vegetable salad
• You can use olive oil instead of butter to make tasty dips
• You can also saute or bake your vegetables in olive oil