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THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
_Olive oil is recommended in case of hyper hydrochloric gastritis and in case of ulcer because it depresses the sour secretion of the stomach
_ Excellent to fast in case of constipation
_ It increases the HDL (High Density Lipoproteins) which facilitate the development of the cholesterol in bile acids and it reduces the LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) which facilitate the development of the bad cholesterol. That’s because olive oil is recommended to the elderly people
_ The oleic acid decreases the aggregation of the platelets because of its protective action on the cardiovascular apparatus; moreover, it stimulates the contractions of the gall bladder
_ Olive oil is palatable and increases the gastric and pancreatic secretions, facilitating the digestion
_ It activates the intestinal peristalsis
_ It reduces the level of glucose in the blood
_ It combats free radicals responsible of the aging of the skin


NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF OLIVE OIL
 
_ Linoleic and linolein acid in small percentage
_ Oleic acid
_ Vitamin E antioxidant and vitamin A, F and B only in traces

Energy value : 100 g give  900 Kcals 


OLIVE OIL AND BEAUTY

_ Face-pack for greasy skins :
1 spoonful of oat flour 
a half spoonful of lemon juice
1 spoonful of olive oil

_ Face-pack for dry skins :
1 egg yolk
1 spoonful of honey
1 spoonful of olive oil