Provides a protective function on the stomach and shows healing properties for ulcers and gastritis.
Use olive oil while detoxing the body: it lubricates the intestinal walls, allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil for elmination by the body.
Promotes the secretion of bile.
A long time folk remedy for arthritis is to consume 2 tablespoons of oil a day.
Olive oil is the only oil that can be consumed freshly pressed from the fruit.
Select cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. This is from the first pressing of the olives, because it is less processed it contains higher levels of antioxidants.
Do not cook oil at very high temperatures to alleviate risk of free radical generation.
