IS BITTER IS BETTER ?

When olive is picked up from the tree it is far bitter to eat, but you know that this bitterness is so amazing for your health ! This bitterness is due to antioxidants- Tocopherol and Polyphenols respectively. Antioxidants contributes many health benefits.

     The extra virgin olive oil is fresh    juice simply made by crushing     olives,that's why  high quality olive oil tastes bitter with pungency.The degree of bitterness depends upon how ripe the olive is, bitter olive oil is positive thing.However after a couple of month the olive oil become mellow,softer and milder.But the olive oil that are too older, tastes rancid and having greasy texture.

source- olive oil times.

OIL CLEANSING FOR OILY SKIN

Oily skin appears to be nightmare,as it gives rise to many skin related problems like -blackheads,acne and blemishes and make the skin looks dull.In hope of getting rid of oily skin we use to wash our skin frequently and here more problem starts,as skin produces more sebum and hence more skin problem leads to frustration.But here I am going to tell you a very simple and effective tip that I'v found for cleansing the oily skin.

Apply olive oil on the skin it has its own benefit,though this idea sound somewhat crazy.But you heard about a phenomenon in chemistry that like dissolves like,that's how oil dissolve oil.When olive oil applied on the skin it dissolve the hardened oil in the pores and allow to get rid of dirt and bacteria. Interestingly olive olive oil doesn't clog the pores so it may not be the main culprit for of sudden pimple breakout.Olive oil contains antioxidant known as polyphenols this keeps the skin moist,It contains vitamin A which helps to maintain the pH level of skin and hence maintain skin healthy.It also have antibacterial properties since bacteria can worsen the condition of acne on the face.Antibacterial properties prevent the condition of acne to become worsen.It add extra glow to skin giving radiant look.

     

Pristiano Madrid: HOW OLIVE OIL BENEFITS HEALTH..!!

Pristiano Madrid: HOW OLIVE OIL BENEFITS HEALTH..!!: The Mediterranean diet pattern is such pattern which become darling of researches lately,a loads of information's have been publis...

HOW OLIVE OIL BENEFITS HEALTH..!!

The Mediterranean diet pattern is such pattern which become darling of researches lately,a loads of information's have been published regarding the Mediterranean diet .Mediterranean diet contains generous amount of olive oil,in fact we are just in the beginning to understand the countless ways that how olive oil helps us to improve our health.Even I consider olive oil as a medicine cause of its health benefits :).Here I sum up three key points which I read somewhere,these points tell us how olive oil helps us to prevent chronic disease.-

1.Daily intake of two tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil improves blood lipid profile which reduces risk of heart diseases.
2.It contains Marvelous polyphenols that have antioxidant properties which is good for our health,so select EVOO that are rich in polyphenols.
3.Now the question arises that polyphenol content is not mentioned anywhere,so how to choose? choose high quality of EVOO that are packed in dark containers with harvest date closest to the most recent season.
By keeping these keys in mind you can utilize the goodness of olive oil in the best possible way.

Pristiano Madrid: About "OLIVE"

Pristiano Madrid: About "OLIVE": Olive is a drupe with a central single seed surrounded by edible pulp.The color of the olive doesnot depends upon its state of maturi...

About "OLIVE"

• Olive is a drupe with a central single seed surrounded by edible pulp.The color of the olive doesnot depends upon its state of maturity.Many olives starts off green and turn black when fully ripe,however some olives start of green and remain green when fully ripe,while others start of black and remain black.
• Olive are too bitter to be eaten right off the tree,olive fruit contains tyrosol,phenolic compounds such as oleuropein & oleocanthal.These compounds are responsible for the bitter and pungent state of olive oil.
• Olive oil shelf life is 18 months,after pressing before becoming rancid.Three factors changes the oil taste -air,temperature,and sunlight,thats why it is kept far from sunlight in the coll and dark place.
• Mostly olive oil is produced from olives grown in Spain,Italy and Greece, but it is also grown in France and California, there is change in color and flavor of olive oil  noticed according to geographical region-

1. Spanish olive oil is typically golden yellow in color with a fruity,nutty flavor.
2. Italian olive oil is often dark green and has herbal aroma and grassy flavor.
3. Greek olive oil packs a strong flavor and aroma and tends to be green.
4. French olive oil is typically pale in color and has a milder flavor than other varities.
5. California olive oil is light in color & flavor with a bit fruity taste.

Pristiano Madrid: AMAZING BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL FOR SKIN

Pristiano Madrid: AMAZING BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL FOR SKIN: Olive oil is considerd to be healthy oil,there are many health benefits of olive oil.It is not only the staple for your  kitchen but it ...

AMAZING BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL FOR SKIN

Olive oil is considerd to be healthy oil,there are many health benefits of olive oil.It is not only the staple for your  kitchen but it  may also be staple for your makeup bag as well.The main reason behind this is,it is powerhouse of healthy fat,phenolic antioxidants,vitamin E along with squalene and oleic acid.Olive oil chemical structure is very similar to the chemical structure of skin's natural oil in comparision to other oils,thus it can be used as moisturizer for dry skin.

Olive oil provides antioxidant protection as it contains vitamin E,polyphenols and phytosterols.It protects from premature ageing of the skin and also helps in getting rid of free radical damage.Olive oil doesnot clog the pores it penetrates deeply in the skin and provide cleansing effect.It  also exfoliate and moisturize the skin,it can be applied as a scrub by mixing along with salt or sugar hence helps in removal of dead cell and it also moisturizes the skin with a combination of vitamin E and vitamin A very good for dry and sensetive skin.So make olive oil staple for your makeup bag and keep glowing :)

OLIVE OIL FOR LIVER

Olive oil is considered as healthy oil,it provides health benefits to many parts of the body including liver.Liver is a vital organ it's function is to filter harmful substances from the blood and storing vitamins and minerals.certain foods in the diet can lead to excess fat in the bloodstraem,causing fat deposits to settle and build up in the liver,leading to liver problems such as fatty liver,hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer.Flushing liver with olive oil and lemon juice helps in cleansing of liver toxic.Olive oil contains antioxidants which protects the liver from oxidative stress and keeps it healthy.Olive oil helps to reduce excess fat in blood stream which causes fat deposits to build up in the liver.

Replacing the existing oil with olive oil can provide protection against excessive fatty deposits in liver hence decreasing inflammation & promoting healthy liver.Olive oil keeps triglycerides level lowered and hence fight against fatty deposit in liver.So,include olive oil in your diet and stay healthy :)

COOKING WITH OLIVE OIL

As we all know that olive oil is extremely healthy oil,but there is a myth associated with olive oil that it cannot be used for cooking, as at high temprature it is not stable and loss of nutrient takes place,but this is not the truth.The cooking of the oil depends upon smoke point and oxidative stability of the oil.

i)The smoke point-Is the temprature at which the fats begin to break down and turn into smoke.

ii)Oxidative stability-Is how resistant the fats are to reacting with oxygen.

Fatty acid are of three types-saturated,monounsaturated fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acid.Olive oil mostly contain monounsaturated fatty acid which are more stable,however the unstable polyunsaturated fatty acid in olive oil is only 11%.Moreover it contains polyphenols and tocopherols which protect the oil from oxidation and hence maintain there stability.

The smoke point of olive oil is  (410ºF) 210ºC  which is greater than the ideal temprature used for frying the food i.e.(356ºF) 180ºC.As long as the oil kept below the smoke point the flavour and nutrition will remain intact.So,olive oil can remain stable at high temprature and can be used for cooking.

ELIMINATE KIDNEY STONE NATURALLY

If you've ever met with kidney stone you will definitely know how painful it is.The symptoms of kidney stones are unfortunately quite painful, the pain is so intense that you will feel restless.While studying about kidney stones I'd came across a fact that -mineral stones are most common kidney stones.They can sometime occurs when people are not drinking plenty of water resulting in minerals and salt clumping together into stones.It is believed that an excess of calcium causes kidney stones, but they are technically caused by a body lacking other minerals. The human body requires a diverse group of minerals, in order to be able to utilize calcium properly. If calcium cannot be properly combined with vitamin D-3 and magnesium, due to poor nutrition, then the resultant excess of calcium can bind with other materials to form into kidney stones, or the calcium may line the arterial walls to play a role in coronary artery disease.

There are medications and surgery available to cure the kidney stone ,but by following some home remedy you may get rid of this stone by dissolving it.Just you have to mix 2 ounce of lemon juice with 2 ounce of extra virgin olive oil,shake it well to prevent the ingredients from seprating,take it twice or thrice a day followed with plenty of water.Lemon water helps to flush the kidney stones but olive oil helps to ease the pain associated with passing the stones.So if you do have problems with kidney stones, consider using this home remedy to dissolve all or part of the stone naturally and make it easier to pass.  

THROAT TICKLE

A tickle in the throat is it a serious problem?Although it doesn't appears very serious problem but the tickle in
the throat sometimes become extremely irritating,you may often feel like scratching your throat and this will cause discomfort.If the tickle in throat is with cough then the condition is more worsen.Some of the reason of causing the throat tickle are-
post natal drip,sinusitis,irritation from dry air,common cold.But you can get rid of this by just trying a home remedy,just take a sip of olive oil to stop the itchy flicker.If you take a sip of olive oil it will naturally coat your throat increasing lubrication and giving soothing effect to throat.It will keep your throat moistened and decrease the itching in throat.

Benefits of olive oil to cure acne

If u really want to get rid of stubborn acne try Olive oil once.. Olive oil is also renowned for its cosmetic application. For instance curing acne because it’s an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. However, you have to use superior quality virgin olive oil not just high quality virgin oil, but preferably the type that is rich in poly phenol. Poly phenol are the most abundant antioxidants.

Antioxidants helps in keeping the skin moist throughout, which helps acne heal faster when the skin is moist as opposed to dry skin. Anti-inflammatory properties in Extra virgin olive oil can help in stopping inflammation on your face. This is an important factor as it prevents acne from becoming infectious.

So these are the benefits of using olive oil as a cosmetic application for face, to attain a acne-free, healthy and glowing face.

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 :)