Olive oil is one of the foundations of Mediterranean cuisine and, under certain conditions, is beneficial to health. Olive oil is a key element of the Mediterranean diet. Indeed, of the 830 olive trees rescued in the world, 3/4 of the olive trees grow in the Mediterranean.

But what are its benefits? Why is it considered one of the healthiest oils?

Since antiquity, the olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and wisdom. In Egypt, in the days of the Pharaohs, olive oil was used to heal wounds or diseases. In ancient Greece, athletes used it to soften their muscles before exertion.

Over the past decade, nutritionists have discovered that the inhabitants of the Mediterranean basin, who use it without moderation and with all the sauces, have a higher life expectancy as well as risks of heart disease, high blood pressure or significantly lower stroke compared to North Americans and Northern Europeans.

6 Benefits of Olive Oil

1. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. And the proof: the Cretans, for example, who are the biggest consumers of olive oil with 25 liters per person per year, have a 95% lower rate of cardiovascular disease than Americans.
2. Reduces Bad Cholesterol
3. Against diabetes and hyperglycemia
4. Facilitates transit
5. Good for the memory! According to recent studies published in the medical journal Chemical Neuroscience, the lowest rates of people with Alzheimer’s disease are in the Mediterranean countries, where the consumption of olive oil is higher than in the rest of the world.
6. A beauty asset. For your health, reduce butter and cream to the benefit of olive oil.