Olive oil meets most of the daily food needs with its high nutritional value and its ability to be a cure-all. That’s why it has been a very important food source for centuries and is called liquid gold. It is an extremely valuable food in terms of both its nutritional properties and the protein, vitamins and minerals it provides. Olive and olive oil, one of the oldest foods on earth, have been a source of healing for mankind for thousands of years. Thanks to the olive tree, humankind has used wood as fuel as well as food source. In other words, the olive tree has created a resource for human beings in every aspect.
Mankind has so many valid reasons to consume olive oil. The high amount of fatty acids (Oleic Acid), phenolic components, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in olive oil form the basis of olive oil. It causes a much longer healthy life and permanent weight loss. It is known to help control cholesterol. Thanks to the phenolic compounds in its content, it has pus drying and bleeding-stopping properties. Olive oil is a very rich source of antioxidants. The high levels of oleic acid, polyphenols and vitamins in olive oil fight against aging. It is the protector of our brain cells and prevents the progression of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Olive oil consumption helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.