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Olive oil - properties, uses and advantages

What is olive oil?

Olive oil is the oily fat mixture from the fruits of the olive tree, Oliva Europea, a tree originated in the Mediterranean region. The commercial qualities of olive oils are of three main types:

Virgin oil -  is produced solely by pressing or centrifugating  the crushed and then macerated olive fruits. There is a whole range of "virgin qualities". The oil obtained from the initial gentle pressing is the best and the most expensive, and this oil has a lot of good taste.

Refined Oil -  has been pressed or centrifugated and then treated with chemicals to neutralize bitter tasting components, for example free oily acids. Usually oils obtained by hard pressing or centrifugating are treated this way before being used in order to remove bad tasting components.

Olive Pomace Oil -  is gained from the rest remaining after the pressing by heating or by chemical extraction.

 

The chemical structure of olive oil

Olive oil is mostly a kind of fat. Fat is a chemical composition, called an ester, of the alcohol glycerol and fatty acids. A fatty acid has a molecules consisting of a long hydrocarbon chain and a carboxylic group.

The most abundant fatty acid in olive oil is oleic acid which is a mono-unsaturated acid, meaning that the hydrocarbon chain has one double bond. 76 % of the fatty acids in olive oil is oleic acid.

Oleic acid has 18 carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain, and the double bond between the 9th and 10th carbon atoms in the hydrogen chaine, counted from the non-carboxylic end in the molecule.  It is therefore called an omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid.

8 % of the fatty acids in olive oil is linoleic acid, which is a poly-unsaturated acid, meaning that there are more than one double bond in the hydrocarbon chain. Linoleic acid has two double bonds.

Linoleic acid has 18 carbon atoms in the hydrocarbone chain, a double bond between the 3th and 4th carbon atoms in the hydrocarbone chain, and a double bond between the 6th and 7th atom, counted from the non-carboxylic end in the molecule.  It is therefore called an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

15 % of the fatty acid content of olive oil is stearic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain. A saturated fatty acid has no double bonds.

Olive oil also contains some other fat-like substances. One of these is squalane. This is a saturated  hydrocarbon with 30 carbon atoms. Squalane is good for the skin health and is often used in cosmetics and skin care products.

 

Possible uses of olive oil

Used in salads and other dishes - Olive oils can be used to ad taste and fat content to salads. Good qualities of virgin oil will give the best taste in salads.

Olive oil used on bread - Virgin olive oil of good quality  fixes well to the bread, and has a taste well suited for applying on bread. The olive oil gives the bread a rich taste and flavour.

Used as fryer oil-  You can use olive oil when gently frying meat, fish and other dishes. Here you can use cheaper refined oil. However, if you heat too hard, the oil gets chemically altered, gets a bad taste, and the fried dish is glued to the frying-pan.

Cosmetics and skin protection - Olive oil can be used as the fluid base of cosmetics. Cosmetics produced this way are generally more healthy to the skin than cosmetics based on synthetic oils.

Hair care - Olive oil is a well-proven remedy against dandruff and other hair problems. it has a revitalizing effect upon the scalp and improves the intactness of the hair. Olive oil makes the hair shiny and more robust.

Used as a medicine for prevention or cure - Olive oil can be used for disease prevention, or as a contributing agent to cure diseases. Used this way it can be taken by spoon. Two tablespoons a day is often the recommended dose.

 

Health benefits of olive oil

Results from many projects suggest that olive oil contribute to the prevention or cure of several diseases. 

Protection of the blood vessels and the heart - Olive oil contains mono-unsaturated fatty acids. This type of fat helps  prevent atherosclerosis and thereby helps prevent coronary heart disease. People in countries where olive oil is used regularly have less heart disease than people in north of Europe and north of America. When adding olive oil to the diet to protect the heart and the circulatory system, one must reduce the consumption of other types of fat with the same amount as the olive oil added, since olive oil is a type of fat. If one consumes much saturated fat, this is the fat type of which one must reduce the intake

Help against inflammatory conditions - Olive oil seems to have anti-inflammatory properties. People suffering from inflammatory ailments, for example rheumatism, will generally gain from including oilve oil in their diet. However, olive oil should be combined with fish oil or fat fish to optimize the anti-inflammatory effct. Olive oil contains omega-9-poly-unsaturated acids, while fish oil contains- omega-3-poly-unsaturated acids. Both of these seem to reduce inflammation.

Help against rheumatism, like joint pain and arthritis - The anti-inflammation properties of olive oil can probably reduce rheumatic problems of most types, especially when used together with fish oil or fat fish.

Prevention and cure for digestive trouble and digestive diseases - Olive oil makes the intestinal content softer and smoother. Therefore it helps prevent and cure sluggish digestion, constipation  and intestinal pain. it also helps to prevent and cure inflammatory processes in the digestive system, especially if used together with fat fish or fish oils.

Skin protection and healing - Taken by mouth oilve oil  helps prevent wrincles, thin skin  and other signs of aging, it can also help to reduce manifest wrincles, make the skin grow thicker and help the skin heal from damage. Olive oil applied on the skin may protect the skin from external irritation and help the skin to regain from damage done by irritating agents.

Cancer prevention  - It seems that olive oil can contribute to prevention of  cancer. Also this affect seems to be due to its anti-inflammatory actions.

Slowing down the aging process and regaining properties of youth - Olive oil helps to slow down the aging process of the whole body, and may help regaining a youthfull body.

Help for the development of muscle mass - Many body-builders and athletes claim that oilve oil contributes to muscle development.

About olive oil and weight loss - Since olive oil is a type of fat, you should reduce your consume of other types of fat when you increase the consume of olive oil. The fat you should reduce most, is usually saturated fat like that in milk, read meat, cheese and coco nut. If you consume much oils containing omega-3-poly-unsaturated fat, like soy oil, sunflower oil and safflower oil, you should reduce this consume too. You should also reduce the amount of chemically processed fat, like that in margarine, fat cookies or fat snacks.

To read more about fat types, please go to this site:

By: Knut Holt

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Good online shops where you can purchase high quality olive oil and some of their products

OLIVE OILS, HERBS, TEAS, KOFFEES:  In this store you can find a lot of products from the nature. There are many olive oils and olive oil products, you can find all kinds of herbs, teas and koffees and a lot more. Please enter through this banner and search for "virgin olive oil" in the search box in the upper left corner.

Car tools and much more

 

Products for natural nutrition, natural body comfort, natural ailment preention and healing - including oilie oil products - You can find olie oil and many skin care and haircare products based on olie oil here.

Shop for all-natural products at MotherNature.com

 

HERBAL AND HOMEOPATHIC products - including olive oil and olive oil products - In this store you can find herbal and homeopathic products against many specific ailments, as well as many blendings of nutrients.

House of Nutrition

 

Some product examples from these stores


Olive Oil Extra Virgin Cert. Organic 1 gallon: C

Olive Oil Extra Virgin Cert. Organic 1 gallon: C

Our expeller-pressed extra virgin Olive Oil is unrefined and monounsaturated. Extra virgin olive oil: cold-pressed result of the first pressing of the olives, with only 1% acid; considered the finest and fruitiest, and thus the most expensive; ranges from a crystalline champagne color to greenish-golden to bright green; generally, the deeper the color, the more intense the olive flavor. Used in food, body care and cosmetic preparation.

Vegetable oils are produced from nuts, seeds, grains and beans. They are sometimes referred to as fixed oils because they are not as volatile (easy to evaporate) as essential oils. Most essential oils are so strong that a little goes a long way. Essential oils should be diluted in carrier oils for use in massage. Vegetable Oils make an excellent base in which to dilute essential oils for body care products. Our vegetable oils are 100% pure and natural.  




Bragg's Liquid Aminos Orgainc Olive Oil - Extra Virgin, 12 Units / 16 oz

Certified* Organic, Bragg Organic Olive Oil is made from 100% organically grown Arbequina Olives that continually provide the best quality and flavor. It has won the "Highest Quality" award at thefamous PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE BIOL in ANDRIA, ITALY. Bragg Organic Olive Oil has a delicious, smooth body with a light aftertaste. It adds the finest flavor and aroma to salads, vegetables, pastas, pestos, sauces, sautés, potatoes and most foods – even popcorn. In 400 B.C. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used and wrote about the great benefits of olive oil.*certified Organic by Organic Assurance International in accordance with the USDA organic standards




Bija's Old Grove Greek Olive Oil 8.5oz

Bija's Old Grove Greek Olive Oil 8.5oz

bold fruity flavor Description : Bija Extra Virgin Old Grove Greek Olive Oil comes from a remote hillside town in the Greek Peloponnese. Here, stone ground olives are picked by hand from six hundred year old trees grown without harmful sprays or pesticides. The unfiltered and unrefined oil?s bold fruity flavor finishes smooth with a slight hint of pepper; it?s perfect for drizzling on ripe tomatoes or fresh baked bread, and ideal for organic salad greens. Other Ingredients: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Nitrogen-flushed to maintain freshness.Directions: Bija Old Grove Greek Olive Oil has a bold fruity flavor with a slight hint of pepper. It is ideal for pasta sauces, salad dressings, and light sauteing.Warnings: Store in a cool dry place


 

Olive oil based soaps

Soaps that give your skin the benefit from olive oil each time you wash - Through these links you will also find other olive oil based cleaning products

Kiss My Face Bar Soap,  Olive Oil, 8 oz

Kiss My Face Bar Soap, Olive Oil, 8 oz

These huge 8 oz bars of Olive Oil Soap Bar contain 86% real olive oil and pure ingredients thatmoisturize and soften skin while they gently cleanse.A natural cleansing andmoisturizing soap. For centuries people of the Mediterranean have recognized the benefits ofOlive Oil to the skin. Long lasting and made from the purest natural ingredients, it is asuperb moisturizer suitable for all skin types.Ingredients:Saponified OliveOil, Water, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid (a natural pH balancer).




One With Nature's Soap Olive Oil 7oz

One With Nature's Soap Olive Oil 7oz

Description: One With Nature brings you the first Dead Sea mineral soap to be offered in popular scents including Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Almond and Rose. All of our 15 varieties include the therapeutic benefits of Dead Sea minerals and moisturizing luxury of shea butter. All One With Nature soaps are made with a 100% vegetable base and do not contain artificial colors, fragrances or animal ingredients of any kind. Our products are never animal tested and our packaging incorporates biodegradable plastic wrap and recycled labels.Suggested Use: Our products are never animal tested and our packaging incorporates biodegradable plastic wrap and recycled labels.Ingredients: 100% vegetable base and does not contain artificial colors, fragrances or animal ingredients of any kind.


 

Skin care and hair care products based on olive oil

Shampoos and hair lotions based on olive oil: Olive oil is a well proven remedy against dandruff and other hair problems. Through this product link you can buy this product or other olive oil based shampoos with scents of citrus, almond or just neutral scent.

Heritage Products Olive Oil Shampoo Lavender 8 fl oz

Heritage Products Olive Oil Shampoo Lavender 8 fl oz

For Luxurious Hair! Olive Oil Shampoo Your entire family will enjoy this richly moisturizing shampoo. Its ingredients gently cleanse your hair and nurture a lustrous shine. Edgar Cayce recommended a pure castile (olive oil-based) shampoo for regular hair care, as a follow up to Crudoleum treatments and for keeping hair light, full textured and strong. Our customers tell us that it's excellent for all hair types, and is especially kind to dry or brittle hair. It's even gentle enough for babies. Filtered water, vegetable oil-derived soap and sudsing agents make this the pure choice for your halo! CERTIFIED




CHI Olive Nutrient Therapy Silk Oil ( Exp. 10/2010 ) 250ml/8.5oz

CHI Olive Nutrient Therapy Silk Oil ( Exp. 10/2010 ) 250ml/8.5oz

A weightless leave-in treatment Contains Certified Organic Essential oils Blended with Natural oils & extracts Offers replenishing rebuilding & hydrating benefits Repairs split ends without leaving build up or overloading hair Perfect for all hair types To use: Shake well before use. Apply a small amount & work from scalp to ends evenly. Can be used on wet or dry hair & skin. Recommended for frequent use


 

Topical olive oil balsams for the skin - Olive oil has a very well-doing effect on the skin. This is a skin care and skin protection series based on this natural substance.

Reviva Olive Oil Cleansing Lotion - 4 Fluid Ounces Liquid - Hand & Body Washes

Reviva Olive Oil Cleansing Lotion - 4 Fluid Ounces Liquid - Hand & Body Washes

Olive Oil Cleansing Lotion - 4 Fluid Ounces Liquid. With a quartet of antioxidants olive oil, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C ester and green tea extract it fights free radicals as it deep cleanses. And, leaves skin with a uniquely smooth feel.




Reviva Olive Oil Night Cream - 2 Ounces Cream - Facial Moisturizer, Cream and Lotion

Reviva Olive Oil Night Cream - 2 Ounces Cream - Facial Moisturizer, Cream and Lotion

Olive Oil Night Cream - 2 Ounces Cream. Now normal to mildly-dry skin can enjoy protection against signs of aging as they help keep skin firm and supple with DMAE, peptide, hyaluronic acid and an herbal firming complex.




Reviva Olive Oil Daytime Moisturizer - 2 Fluid Ounces Liquid - Facial Moisturizer, Cream and Lotion

Reviva Olive Oil Daytime Moisturizer - 2 Fluid Ounces Liquid - Facial Moisturizer, Cream and Lotion

Olive Oil Daytime Moisturizer - 2 Fluid Ounces Liquid. You d think olive oil would be heavy or greasy. But this bio-fluid is so light, it feels like there s no oil in it! Olive Oil, a powerful antioxidant, joins Alpha Lipoic Acid & Vitamin C Ester for triple protection against skin-aging free radicals. Plus UVA/ UVB sunscreens for even better protection.




 

Olive oil products and other products to prevent health problems and improve general health

A combined omega-3 and omega-9 blending: This oil product combines olive oil and flax oil giving a product ritch in both mono-unsaturated omega 9 acids and omega-6-acids, bot types of acids that easilu gets in short in the daily diet. By clicking at this product link you will enter a store where you can search for many other products based on olive oil and other supplemenst.

HFS Organic Flax & Olive Oil Plus Lignans, 8 Fl. Oz.

HFS Organic Flax & Olive Oil Plus Lignans, 8 Fl. Oz.

Omega 3, 6 And 9 With Olive Oil And Flax Lignans!



OLIVE LIEF EXTRACT - to help against fatigue and boost energy levels: Olive lief extract contains the substance oleouropein that breaks down to substances that helps against fatigue and give yo a higher energy level.

Olympian Labs Olive Leaf Extract, 60 Capsules

Olympian Labs Olive Leaf Extract, 60 Capsules

Olive Leaf Extract May Help Boost Energy Levels!


 

VITAMINS/MINERALS - Balance point - for men and women: This product is an excellent source of vitamins, trace minerals and antioxidants for persons with an average need. As a result of these added nutrients and minerals, your body will have more oxygen at the cellular level - resulting in elevated levels of energy and a more active lifestyle. The product also  purifies the fluids in your body. This in turn will make your skin look better and you feel younger. Since men and women gave somewahat different nutrient needs, the product is found in a version for men and a version for women.

Click here to learn more or buy - balance Point for Men

Click here to learn more or buy - balance Point for Women

 

CALCIUM SURPLUS - Activa Coral Calcium: Calcium is a mineral needed in more than just trace amounts. Therefore most people wil benefit from an extra  intake of calsium. Activa coral calcium gives you this extra needed amount. Activa coral calsium is taken up extreemely easy from your digestive system. This product also  regulates your body Ph to a favourable alcaline level. Most people have a too acid ph, which is very unfavourable to the general health.

Click here to buy or learn more: Activa

 

Feel and look younger, reverce aging - human growth hormone has proved to help regain skin thickness,  muscle intactness, a jouvenile muscle/fat-ratio and other properties of youth:

 

Ayurvedic drugs to clean out wastes and toxins from thebody and to revitalize the physiological mechanisms in the body: The two products have some differences in the spectrum of effects. Please chose that which sutis best.

Elim-Tox

Elim-Tox

Aids in detoxification of the blood, colon and whole body. Helps dislodge accumulated impurities in the colon and intestines. Helps to purify the blood by supporting liver, digestion, assimilation and metabolism. Helps detoxify the whole body. Reduces build-up of impurities. Improves elimination.




Elim-Tox-O

Elim-Tox-O

Provides nutritional support for detoxification of the body and also helps eliminate body odors. It also helps to purify the sweat, support the liver and improve metabolism and elimination.Especially recommended for Pitta body types or those experiencing Pitta imbalances.


 

OMEGA-3-FATTY-ACID-SUPPLEMENT - Omega Daily: The daily diet often contain too small amounts of Omega-3-fatty acids. In the diet these are a component of omega-3-oils.  These acids are important for many physiological functions, and for the health of the heart, circulatory systems and the joints. Omega-3-fatty acids have been proven to help prevent coronary heart disease, to ammeliorate joint inflammation and rheumatic diseases and to help keep the body young. A supplement can therefore be useful, and especially if you do not often eat fish or seafood. In the following are presented two omega-3-products made from high quality sources:

This supplement is produced using the New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel as a raw material. The mussels have been a valuable diet ingredient by the Maori People in New Sealand for centuries, containing proteines, vitamins, minerals and extremely valuable Omega-3 fatty acids.

Click here to learn more or buy - Omega daily

 

GLYCONUTRIENTS - Now Glyconutrient Complex: Glyconutrients (or gluconutrients ) are sugar types essential for the inner function of all body cells and for the communication and interaction between nearby cells. Glyconitrients therefore play a vital role in the defence against many diseases, for example infections, rheumatic diseases, allergies, cancer and the healing from diseases.

Please click here to learn more or buy - NOW Glyconutrient Complex, 90 Capsules

 

NONI JUICE WITH TRACE MINERALS - Trace Mineral Noni Juice: This is 95 % noni juice concentrate with added trace minerals. By using this product, you cover your need for some trace minerals in addition to the benefits of the noni juice. Noni juice enhances the immune system, enhances the general strength and enhances the general ability of the body to repair itself from damage. Therefore it is used in traditional medicine both as an oral and a topical remedy to support healing from a lot of conditions.

Please click at this link to learn more or buy: Trace Minerals Noni Juice, 32 Fl. Oz., Natural

 

NONI JUICE FROM HAWAII - Pure Hawiian Puna Noni Juice: This is pure noni juice concentrate. Noni juice gives you added strength. It helps your body to fight infections and clear out impurities. It also helps the tissue in your body to heal from damage.

Please click at this link to learn more or buy: Flora Hawaiian Noni Juice - 17 Ounces Liquid

 

Products to help for specific health problems

ORAL PILLS OR CAPSULES for prevention, cure or support against many specific diseases - UTI, yeast infection, Acne, aging symptoms, AIDS, allergies, Alzheimers disease/dementia, angina, arthritis (osteoarthritis), arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis), asthma, attention deficit disorder (ADD), breast cancer, burns, carpal tunnel syndrome, cholesterol, cronic bronchitis, chronic cough, chronic fatigue sydrom, cognitive problems, colds and flue, congestive heart failure (CHF), Crohn`s disease, depression, diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2, eczema, edema, endometriosis, fatigue, fibromyalgia, hair loss, herpes simplex, hyperlipidemia, hypertention, obesity, otitis media

Click here to find the right product

 

Exitor - help to reduce weight: This product works by increasing fat burning and increasing your energy levels to render you more active than before. This product does not affect uptake of fat and sugar from the intestines.

Pleace click here to learn more or buy - Exitor

 

ProShapeRx - a comprehensive slimming product - This product helps you to get slimmer by combining appetite reduction, blocking of carbohydrates and fat, increasing fat burning and making you more vital and active.

 

Some slimming products with special effects: These links lead to products that help slimming by giving spesial effects, like carbohydrate uptake blockage, fat uptake blockage or appetite reduction.

Absolute Nutrition's C Block Carbo Inhibitor - to hinder uptake of carbohydrates

Kaizen Hoodia 1000, 1000 mg/60 Vegetarian Capsules - to lower appetite

Drug to hinder both fat and carbohydrates from uptake - Maximum International 1 - EZ Diet Fat / Carb Blocker

 

Ajurvedic medicine to increase the resistance against flu - The product also has good effects for the the physiology of the whole body.

Flu Season Defense

Flu Season Defense

Supports body's natural defenses; aids in detoxifying body; nutritional support for increased comfort.The herbs in Flu Season Defense help boost well-being and comfort, help balance the moisture level and mucus in the lungs and sinuses, aid digestion for decreased production of toxic food, nourish the body's defense mechanisms.


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Some good online shops of herbal and natural products

VITAMIN SHOPPE: Many persons may have special needs for vitamins and minerals due to sport activities, medical conditions, work or general lifestyle. This may regard eiher the needed amount or the way of administering the vitamins and minerals. Some persons also want to tune the intake of each substance individually. Here you will find the exact products that will fit your special needs.

Vitamin and Herb Products

 

Supplements and stimulants for all types of body-building and training - Through this banner you will find all types of nutrient supplement and natural growth and condition stimulants for use by people in a training program.

Bodybuilding.com

 

Ayurvedic medicines - In this shop you can find ayurvedic  herbal medicine to strenghten the total mental or physical health or to help against problems in specific organ systems. Most of these products are made so that they have a broad spectrum of good effects and in such a way that mental aspects are taken care of togetherwith the physical aspects. You find products to sterngthen the blood circulation, the digestion, the nervous system, the respirative organs,  the skin and the motoric system.

 Maintain Balanced Health for Life. Guaranteed

 

 

Some more products and product collections

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Spreadshirt Designer

 

 

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