World goes gaga over Olive oil


World goes gaga over Olive oil

Olive Oil is fast becoming the world's favourite oil. The long withheld secret of the various Mediterranean recipes is now out in the open for the people to enjoy. It is the natural oil extracted from olives, the fatty fruit of the olive tree, primarily cultivated in the Mediterranean region.
Uses
Olive oil is a applied to skin, is used as a medicine and is used as a cooking and salad oil.
For skin      
Olive oil is applied to skin mainly in tropical regions for earwax, ringing ears (tinnitus), pain in the ears, lice, wounds, minor burns, psoriasis, stretch marks due to pregnancy, and for protecting the skin from ultraviolet (UV) damage after sun exposure.
As a Medicine
Some people use olive oil usually mixed with other ingredients to treat constipation, bring down the cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, pain associated with ear infections, arthritis, and gallbladder disease.
Cooking
It is a primary cooking and dressing oil in the Mediterranean region, can be used both for sauté and fry foods. 
Health Benefits
Olive oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats. It is a rich source of antioxidants, specially the extra virgin olive oil. The monounsaturated fat in olive oil, called oleic acid is extremely healthy. Oleic acid is believed to help reduce inflammation which in turn reduces the risk of strokes and cancer. Olive oil is also loaded with powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants are biologically active and help build up the immunity of the body. The antioxidants also fight inflammation thus preventing the cholesterol from getting oxidized in our blood thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases.  
Word of caution
All cooking oils are equal when you are measuring calories. Regardless of what kind of oil you are using, oil is classified naturally as a fat.  So, consider how much fat you want to add to your diet before adding the oil.




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