Astonishing Health Benefits of Olives
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<strong>Astonishing</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Benefits</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Olives</strong><br />
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There are a lot <strong>of</strong> benefits hidden inside little olives and luckily we can add olives to various dishes to enjoy delicious, valuable<br />
meals. Although olives are filled with fats, they help in lowing bad cholesterollevels as the fats existing in olives are<br />
monounsaturated ones. Other than fats, olives contain vitamin Ealong with astonishing antioxidants which have several<br />
advantages as you will read next.<br />
Anti-Inflammatory Properties<br />
Olive contents such as vitamin E and polyphenols act as antioxidants that reduce the levels <strong>of</strong> free radicals that<br />
cause inflammation and related conditions. This helps in easing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. Vitamin E also<br />
aids in decreasing hot flashes in women experiencing menopause.<br />
Protection <strong>of</strong> Cells<br />
Several processes take place in cells for them to thrive in a healthy manner and divide into new healthy cells. Processes, such<br />
as energy production in the cellular mitochondria, result in oxidation, the production <strong>of</strong> free radicals. This threatens the cell by<br />
ruining its DNA, causing mutation and even turning the healthy cell into a cancerous one. Olive oil protects cells from these<br />
harms with its vitamin E and stable monounsaturated fats. Other than being antioxidants, the monounsaturated fats surround<br />
cells making a protective layer around them.<br />
Heart Disease Prevention<br />
Oxidized cholesterol is a major contributor to heart attacks and strokes. Cholesterol oxidized by free radicals is dangerous as it<br />
ruins blood vessels and accumulates in arteries causing serious heart disease conditions. Now, thanks to the nutrients found<br />
in them, ingesting the little olives can save you from much trouble.
Improvement <strong>of</strong> Gastrointestinal <strong>Health</strong><br />
Colon cancer is another condition caused by mutation <strong>of</strong> cells caused by free radicals messing up the DNA. Fortunately, again<br />
the monounsaturated fats and vitamin E found in olives work as heroes which fight up the free radicals and so reduce the<br />
probability <strong>of</strong> colon cancer.
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