Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2009/03/24 - Updated: 2024/03/27
Publication Type: Informative
Category Topic: Fats and Oils - Academic Publications

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: Olive oil is a good addition to a healthy diet as, among other things, it contains a combination of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Olive oil is widely used in the Mediterranean diet. It is easily digested and good for people with sensitive stomachs and has no adverse effects. Olive oil Omega 3 can be used for cooking as well. It adds flavor and texture to foods.

Introduction

Olive oil is a good addition to a healthy diet. The reason for this is it contains a good combination of both Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. They are necessary for a strong immune system that will enable the body to fight against many diseases.

Main Content

There are other healthy benefits to be had from olive oil.

Olive oil is widely used in the Mediterranean diet. It is easily digested and good for people with sensitive stomachs and has no adverse effects. Olive oil Omega 3 can be used for cooking as well. It adds flavor and texture to foods.

Olive oil is excellent when used as a salad dressing as well as for use in other dishes. It can be taken in its raw form as well. Care should be taken with any plant oil including olive oil not to take too much of it at once because a quick drop in blood pressure could result causing health problems.

People with high blood pressure and high cholesterol can benefit from its use. Olive oil Omega 3 also can help with weight loss. Taking olive oil in some form on a regular basis can be a wonderful asset to a healthy diet. High quality products are available on the market and on the Internet.

Omega 3 supplements that are from plant sources such as olive and flaxseed oils to purified fish oils from salmon, herring, mackerel, and sardines to name a few. Many manufacturers prefer to use the oil of the New Zealand Hoki fish. Since it swims in near pure water they contain only minimal amounts of any impurity or toxin.

The benefits of olive oil include the following:

• The prevention of cardiac disease,
• The lowering of blood pressure,
• Lowering triglycerides,
• Lowering bad cholesterol levels
• It has been said to prevent colon cancer
• It also helps to manage the formation of kidney and gallstones.

A variety of olive oils are available in most grocery stores. They include extra virgin, virgin, pure, and extra light oils. Extra virgin and virgin olive oils are the most beneficial since they contain the natural taste and freshness of the olive fruit.

Hemp oil, coconut oil, peanut oil and corn oil are not recommended for those with high cholesterol. This is because they contain saturated fats that can raise cholesterol and blood pressure. Olive oil Omega 3 is a good addition to a healthy diet.

Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.