Olives & Lemons - Knowing The Benefits of Them!

Olive Oil

Olive plants grow mainly in the Mediterranean basin and olive oil is extracted from the fruit. It has a wide range of beneficial uses. It is used as cooking oil, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and fuel. It is also used in soaps and creams. This wonderful extract has worked magic in attaining a healthy living and can also cure you of certain disorders.

Let us peep into the world of this lipid legend!

Health benefits of Olive Oil: Olive oil is considered as one of the cardioprotective food items. Phenolic compounds present in olive oil works as anti-inflammatory compounds & prevents the development of the cardiovascular disease. Being a great source of vitamin E, olives possess antioxidant properties which neutralise activities of free radicals in the body. This leads to a lower risk of colon cancer. Sufficient & regular consumption of olives relieve constipation & keeps the digestive tract healthy.

Benefits for the skin: It is used as an ingredient in makeup removers, soaps, and scrubs for better outcomes. Olive oil contains anti-ageing properties that are searched for by almost every middle-aged woman in a population. Vitamin E present in olive oil has been shown to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation, thereby guarding against skin cancers as well.

Lemon: Lemon is another all-time favourite citrus fruit, found in Asia in large quantities and qualities. It has many health benefits as well. Lemon is also a choice of the general population in both culinary and non-culinary units.

Why are lemons favourable?

Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C & possess antioxidant properties. Also, lemons work as anti-toxic and anti-infectious substances too.

How lemons contribute to a healthy lifestyle?

Lemons help in breaking down free radicals, which, when more in number, can cause serious damage to blood vessels and cause cholesterol formation.

1. Regular use of lemon helps prevent acne, resulting in healthy, glowing skin.

2. It helps in iron absorption due to its high content of vitamin C.

3. It relieves problems related to indigestion and constipation.

4. It is used in hair care. It can treat dandruff, hair loss, and provide an additional shine to the hair.

5. It is also good for throat infections, due to its functions as an antibiotic.

These two gifts from nature are so common to the human eye that we fail to provide them with the importance they deserve. Nature has provided many such gifts to us. Open your eyes and start searching for more!