Health Benefits of Zaitun, Jaitun (Olives) Nutritionists believe that animal meat must be cooked in olive oil, as it is useful in fighting against diseases such as arthritis, asthma and diabetes. Olive oil is easily digestible and can be well-absorbed by the human body. These fruits contain linolenic acid that is beneficial for breastfeeding mothers. Deficiency of the acid leads to decreased growth of the baby and increased skin diseases. The presence of chlorine in olives helps in improving functions of the liver and getting rid of waste materials from the body. Olives work wonderfully when applied on the scalp and hair as they enhance the cuticles and offer more moisture to the hair, thus, making it healthier, shinier and softer. Being an excellent source of phytonutrients, monosaturated fat and antioxidants, olives play a major role in lowering cardiovascular damage and neutralizing free radicals in the body, which can otherwise damage arteries and accumulate cholesterol. Consuming olives and olive oil help in preventing and lowering the risk of diseases such as asthma, diabetes, atherosclerosis, arthritis and colon cancer. Olives are known to reduce instances of hot flashes in postmenopausal women, besides working wonders in cooling the body down, detoxifying organs and treating respiratory ailments.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:56:36 +0000
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