came back to him in the evening, and behold, in its
and breast cancer in women. After a study per-
mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf.” Then Noah
formed on 62.000 women at the Karolinska Insti-
knew that the waters started to draw back - here
tute of Stockholm, it has been proved that women
the olive leaf symbolizing the sign of peace, of re-
who eat monosaturated fats are less inclined to
conciliation of God with the people.
have breast cancer, with the recommendation of
replacing the oil rich in polysaturated fats with the
Also, in the Old Testament, we find a paragraph
olive oil.
about the olive in which it is said: “the fruits are his
flesh and leaves cure”, emphasizing its therapeutic
Olive oil smoke point is somewhere around 375-
qualities. In history we find the symbol of the olive
420°F (190-215°C) so it is also safely used for cook-
tree used within the Olympic Games in which an
ing because it loses its properties only after this.
intertwined crown made of olive branches is
Still it is best used fresh in salads or as drizzle. It is
handed over to the winners. On the grave of the
very important that its acidity does not exceed 3,3
Ramses III Pharaoh at Luxor, in Egypt painted
degrees. The acidity is given by the collection, stor-
vases of Mycenaean type, which were used at the
age and manufacturing methods, or better said by
transport of the olive oil, appear, this fact emphas-
pressing.
izing that the olive oil was used as exchange currency between civilizations having a big value.
Therapeutic
Homer called the olive oil “the liquid gold”. The
symbol of the olive branch was used also in the
Olives and olive oil offer an entire range of pro-
jewelry manufacturing. The oldest information
foundly beneficial effects on the human body. Be-
about olive appearing around the year 1300 before
ginning
Christ on the plates from Mycenae.
vegetables and certain fruits are sprayed and
with
the
Mediterranean
diet
where
seasoned with a lot of olives and olive oil, continu-
The nutritional value
ing with the introduction of olive oil in natural
beauty products and ending with its use in various
The nutritional value of the olives include as being
traditional popular medical prescriptions of curing
very rich in iron, vitamin E, copper and fibers, these
some diseases. Both olives and olive oil pressed at
have in their structure monosaturated fats which
cold temperatures are not only simple foods, but
are very important in combating heart diseases.
are also medicinal, which can help us in our inten-
The vitamin E is a strong antioxidant which com-
tion to become and remain healthy, happy and ful-
bats cardiovascular diseases and the aging pro-
filled human beings.
cesses of cells. The fibers help at the development
of a healthy digestive system. The olives are also a
Enjoying the olive tree benefits
strong and natural anti-inflammatory driver that
helps reducing and ameliorating the asthma,
We share here (see the next page) some practical
rheumatism, arthritis. Also, it is known as a good
recipes, beauty formula and a health Ayurvedic
adjuvant in treating and reducing cholesterol, com-
procedure which you can easily prepare by your-
bating and ameliorating prostate cancer in men
self and enjoy:
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