World's largest producer of olive oil

Today I like to share some important information regarding the olive oil production,while just  reading about olive oil, I came across the fact -That the Mediterranean basin is considered to be the hub of olive oil production.Now a days with growing awareness and increased concern for health hazard the demand of healthy olive oil is increased.

Spain is considered to be the largest manufacturer of olive oil. Spain's production has been estimated at 600,000 tons,putting Spain at Ist position despite its poor olive harvest.While many producers in Europe including Italy and Spain has experienced bad harvest,because of poor weather and olive fly infestation.Tunisia has increased fourfold making it the second largest producer after Spain with this year’s yields estimated at 280,000 to 300,000 tons, a 400 percent increase from last year’s figure of 70,000 tons.

Source : www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil...largest-olive-oil-producer/46287

CURE SNORING

Coming back to home after a hectic day,everybody want's a restful and peaceful night.But what for those who are suffering from the problem of snoring? Ya, for them to get a restful and peaceful night is just next to difficult,the person have to struggle for proper breathe and not only that person suffered but the habit of snoring irritates the person surrounding also.

Snoring is such an issue that mostly people don't often take it seriously,but it is necessary to take some important steps to overcome the problem,otherwise it leads to risk of developing heart disease and risk to their marriages..!! Snoring happens when relaxed structure in the throat vibrate and start making noise.One of the important remedy for combating snoring is ,use of olive oil.Olive as we know have anti -inflammatory properties,it reduces soreness.The simple logic behind is that if you sip olive oil, the tissue in your throat get moistened and hence it reduces the friction,air moves smoothly and hence no snoring.

Olive oil therapy is also recommended in homeopathy.Now what you have to do is -

Just take 2-3 sip of olive oil shortly before falling asleep,Olive oil is not the best tasting oil in the world but it is best for your body and can help you in reducing the problem of snoring.

INTERESTING FACTS RELATED TO OLIVE OIL

We are very much aware of the goodness of olive oil and its enumerable health benefits.While reading about olive oil I'd came across certain interesting facts related to olive oil,some of them I am mentioning here -

1.In order to produce one quart (32 ounces) of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 11 pounds of olives need to be pressed.
2.One liter of olive oil is produced from the pressing of seven liters of olives.
3.Baked goods will last longer when you substitute olive oil for butter. It is the vitamin E and polyphenols that causes this longer shelf life.
4.Olive oil is technically a fruit juice and the olives are pressed much like an orange or lemon .
5.The fresher the olive oil, the better the taste.  
6.Olives cannot be consumed directly from the tree. Harvested olives need to be processed with brine before they become tasteful. 

7.Extra virgin is the highest quality and most expensive form of olive oil. It comes from the first pressing. It is the least acidic oil, with a strong olive aroma and fresh fruity flavor.

8."Cold pressed" means that the oil was not heated over a certain temperature (27 °C) during processing, thus retaining more nutrients and undergoing less degradation.

CHAPPED LIPS AND OLIVE OIL

Are you suffering from the problem of chapped lips??All of us at some point suffered from the problem of chapped lips,as lips are very thin skinned and very sensetive towards the changing weather,when it is exposed to cold weather,wind,dry climate etc it get dried causing the problem of chapped lips but this problem can be overcome by applying a thin coating of olive oil on your lips.

As olive oil is a good source of vitamin E which is very good for our skin,moreover olive oil have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.It also contains healthy fat that can moisturize the lips very well and prevent dryness.

Olive oil can also be used as a lip exfoliating scrub just you have to make a paste,by mixing sugar and olive oil and apply it on your lips.It will help you in getting rid of dry dead skin cell and leave behind a smooth lips.So,just apply olive oil and keep smiling :)

Cabbage green salad

Ingredients :-

 Cabbage -1 cup

Capsicum - 1 cup
Cucumber - 1 cup
Lettuce - few leaves
Tomato - 2 (medium sized)

For the dressing -

Extra virgin Olive oil - 2 tsp
Salt and Black pepper powder as per your taste
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp

Method-
In a bowl, add all the chopped vegetables.Now add the prepared dressing and toss it, so that the vegetables get coated with the dressing well and serve it.Eat healthy and stay healthy :)

EFFECT OF OLIVE OIL ON MIGRAINE

Suffering from migraine attack.!! It makes you nearly go helpless and will not allow you to complete any task.Migraine is a pulsating headache,often on one side of the head.Adding certain type of fat into your diet may reduce the severity of migraine,don't worry ..this fat is not bad one it is good fat, fat of olive oil.Olive oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and MUFA   (Mono unsaturated fatty acid) have great health benefits .Omega-3 fatty acid found in olive oil reduces the frequency duration and severity of headache.

Researches shows that adding olive oil at least thrice a week in your diet can reduce the overall inflammation and helps in reducing the constriction of capillaries in the head,one of the primary cause of migraine. In fact some researches also shows that the compound oleocanthal present in olive oil act as ibuprofen and helps in curing pain.

So,you just have to add olive oil in your daily diet either add it in your salad or top with some steamed veggies and decrease the severity of migraine.

Sources :

headachecause.blogspot.com/.../olive-oil-helps-to-cure-headaches.html

http://www.naturalnews.com/035660_migraines_home_remedies_relief.html#ixzz3XRo5fplf

BEAN VEGGIE SALAD

Here comes a very healthy recipe,which have the contains soft kidney beans mixed with crunchy vegetables makes a perfect combination of taste and nutrition.

Ingredients:-

3/4 cup soaked and boiled kidney beans
1 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup sliced capsicum

Dressing:-

2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp mustard powder
salt to taste

Method:-
1.Combine the ingredients in a deep bowl and toss well.

2.Just before serving, pour the dressing on top and toss well.

3.Serve immediately.

Eat healthy and stay healthy :)

MARVELLOUS POLYPHENOL

If you taste the extra virgin olive oil you will notice a unique tart flavor ,this flavor is contributed by the phenolic compound present in it.The polyphenols have many health benefits,it possess antioxidant properties which is not only good for our health but also good for olive oil as polyphenols protect oil prevent oxidation of oil and hence increase its shelf life.

In contrast to other oils the virgin olive oil is consumed in unrefined stage hence polyphenols remains intact in it,while in other oils it is lost in process of refining.Besides having antioxidant properties olive oil also possess anti-inflammatory properties and hence helps to fight against cancer.

Here are some of the health benefits of polyphenols -It decreases heart disease risk factor by lowering the level of blood cholesterol,blood pressure,reducing blood clotting,it also helps to improve the artery linings,reduces microbial activity and infections,researches shows that they play role in the prevention of osteoporosis.

Kebaikan Minyak Zaitun yang boleh mengurangkan keguguran rambut

Bimbang kejatuhan rambut   Buat minyak zaitun sebagai sebahagian daripada rejim penjagaan rambut harian anda dan mendapatkan rambut yang bersinar. Minyak Zaitun mempunyai pelembap yang boleh menjadikan rambut anda kelihatan sihat.
Punca utama yang meyebabkan keguguran rambut adalah hormon DHT (hormon testosteron dihydro), dengan menggunakan minyak zaitun rembesan hormon DHT yang terjejas dan oleh itu ia membantu mengurangkan keguguran rambut.

Apabila dipanaskan dan digunakan ia menbuatkan rambut anda kelihatan lebih lembap dan membantu menyuburkan kulit. Pada zaman sekarang, produk rambut mengandungi banyak bahan kimia yang menyebabkan kerosakan kepada lapisan luar rambut, asid lemak yang terdapat di dalam minyak zaitun akan menyalut aci rambut dan membantu untuk menjaga rambut yang sihat dan berkilat.

Pristiano Madrid: GET RID OF HAIR FALL..!!

Pristiano Madrid: GET RID OF HAIR FALL..!!: Worried of hair fall ! Make olive oil as a part of your daily hair care regime and get healthy,fuller and shiny hair.Olive oil have mois...

GET RID OF HAIR FALL..!!

Worried of hair fall ! Make olive oil as a part of your daily hair care regime and get healthy,fuller and shiny hair.Olive oil have moisturizing properties that make it suitable for hair.

You know the main culprit responsible for hair fall is hormone DHT(dihydro testosterone hormone),by applying olive oil the secretion of the hormone DHT is hampered and hence it helps in reducing hair fall.

When heated and applied then it provides deep conditioning of hair and helps in obtaining healthy scalp.Now a days the hair products contains a lot of chemicals that cause damage to the outer layer of the hair,the fatty acid present in olive oil coated the shaft of the hair and helps to keep the hair healthy,shiny and fuller.

QUICK SALAD DRESSING

Herecomes the very simple salad dressing recipe using olive oil,Just put all the ingredients togather mix it,ready to serve.It's a healthy recipe and very easy to make.

For dressing :

• Take 8 cloves garlic,finely chopped
• Black pepper (half teaspoon)
• Salt(as per your taste)
• Half cup extravirgin oil
• One cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1.Take a container having tighten lid,put all the ingredients in the container,place the lid and shake vigorously so that the lemon juice and olive oil blend.
2.Now spread the dressing over spinach ,lettuce or any shredded salad greens.

Just ready !! Eat healthy and stay healthy :)

WEIGHT LOSS BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL

Now a days weight loss is supposed to be a very big concern having too much body fat gives invitation to innumerable diseases like heart disease,liver problem,diabetes etc.There are many diets recommended to lose the stubborn fat.Once I was also searching for such diet plan and you won't believe what amazing thing I came across,it is "olive oil" 

Olive oil helps to lose the body weight,I know you want to know how?So here is the answer-

If we replace the saturated fat in our diet with MUFA rich olive oil it will make you fuller for long and we eat less,their is reason behind this and it is the smell of olive oil,research had been conducted and it is found that when we smell olive oil the concentration of hormone serotonin increases in our blood and this will leads to satiety.

Moreover it is also believed that olive oil helps in body metabolism and hence helps to burn the stubborn fat but as olive oil is higher in calories it is suggested to be taken in small quantities say 1-2 teaspoon only. Having olive oil complimented with set of physical workout leads to shade the extra weight, so eat healthy and stay healthy. :)

OLIVE OIL IN BAKERY PRODUCTS

It's quite long since olive oil is used in baking products in the area where is grown(Mediterranean cooking) .Normally we are using butter or margarine in our baking needs ,as it is believed that strong taste and thick texture make olive oil less desirable for using in bakery products.Recently, I tried a cake made by using olive oil instead of butter and  it was yummy..!! beleive me there is very minor difference in taste and in fact the texture was also very light.If we use olive oil in bakery not only it cuts the cholesterol but saturated fat also.Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, maintain freshness of product and create moist bakery product.

But still if you are finding strong flavour by using extravirgin olive oil this problem can also be solved by using extra light olive oil :)

source -www.livestrong.com

                  www.finecooking.com/item/35419/baking-with-olive-oil

THE SECRET OF OIL PULLING

I know you people think that I am crazy, when I say, just swishing oil in mouth not only help in improving oral health ,but also helps in treating various ailment. In fact at first when I heard this I was also doubtful how swishing oil in mouth could help in fighting various ailments,but heard from many people the amazing result of oil pulling.So here I will discuss in brief about method of "Oil Pulling". Its not a new method in fact it's a very old ayurvedic method of rinsing your mouth out with vegetable oil,just like a mouthwash.Do not swallow the oil as you ingest toxins by doing that.You just have to follow a few step to stay healthy :)

1.Swish oil for 20 minutes,Ist you can try just doing it for 5 min,you can start with 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil (olive oil) ,remember teaspoon not tablespoon.

2.Spit oil

3.Rinse well with preferably warm water

Once when you started you might experience the benefits after sometime ,but again it depends on the state of your health and response of your immune system.Some of the benefits includes -

Strengthening of teeth and gums,helps detoxify the body of harmful metals and organisms,helps with better sleep quality reducing insomnia,reduction of inflammation of arthritis,Increase in energy,Clear skin and many more benefits.So it's so easy to follow. In this method you can use olive oil so by utilizing the goodness of olive oil you will stay healthy :)

Source -www.swansonvitamins.com/.../oil-pulling-all-hype-or-is-there-something

               wellnessmama.com/7866/oil-pulling-for-oral-health/

Oxidative stress and Olive Oil..

At thirties and worried of ageing ! Thanks to unhealthy lifestyle that leads to this ;) .Moving forward, now a days the unhealthy lifestyle leads to variety of diseases and yes oxidative stress is one of the disease which is result of unhealthy lifestyle.So we are going to discuss oxidative stress here 1^st let me explain what actually oxidative stress is.

Oxygen acts as a fuel for our body to run it properly but here comes the free radicals that is just like thief expert in stealing electron from the body.If body doesn't have enough antioxidants for free radicals then the condition leads to "oxidative stress".I will make it more easy for you let us take the example of battery,battery doesn't perform well when voltage is too high or too low and same is the case in body cell,too high or too low cellular redox leads to premature ageing and cellular dysfunction.

But  yes there is one solution, by utilizing the goodness of olive oil we can fight against the oxidative stress and hence ageing.Olive oil contains highest amount of MUFA (mono unsaturated. fat)which doesn't oxidize easily and it also contains vit E and Polyphenols which protects the cell from the damages caused by free radicals.So,include olive oil in your diet and stay healthy.. :)

Sources : bodyecology.com/articles/oxidative_stress_how_to_prevent.php

                www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Oxidative-Stress.aspx