Why do some people add some olive oil when cooking? What's the good of this?
Primary olive oil is a pure natural fruit juice obtained by cold pressing olive fruit after artificial picking in a short time. It contains about 80% monounsaturated fatty acids and is rich in vitamin E, squalene, plant polyphenols, flavonoids and other substances. According to the data of international olive oil council's IOOC-International Olive Oil Council and EU's Note II, the health benefits of olive oil are as follows: 1 Prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: If olive oil is used as the main edible oil, the amount of harmful low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the body can be reduced without reducing the amount of beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the body. 2 Promote blood circulation: Olive oil can prevent arteriosclerosis and its complications, hypertension, heart disease, heart failure, renal failure and cerebral hemorrhage. Improve the function of digestive system: Olive oil can improve the functions of stomach, spleen, intestine, liver and bile duct, prevent gallstones, and has curative effect on gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcer. In addition, olive oil has a certain laxative effect. 4 Protect the skin: Olive oil contains vitamin E and antioxidant components, so it can protect the skin, especially prevent skin damage and aging, and make the skin shiny. 5 improve the function of endocrine system: olive oil can improve the metabolic function of organisms. The latest research results show that the glucose content in healthy people can be reduced by 12% after eating olive oil. Therefore, olive oil has become the best edible oil for preventing and controlling diabetes. 6 Benefits to the skeletal system: Olive oil can promote bone growth, promote the formation of mineral agents and the absorption of calcium. Therefore, it also plays an important role in bone growth and prevention of osteoporosis. 7 Anti-cancer effect: Because the fatty acid in olive oil has anti-peroxide effect and contains trace elements, it can prevent some cancers (breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and uterine cancer). Radiation protection: Olive oil was used to make food for astronauts after it was found to have enhanced radiation protection. 9 Making baby food: According to its composition and digestibility, olive oil is the natural fat most similar to human milk. 10 anti-aging: Experiments show that the antioxidant contained in olive oil can prevent brain aging and prolong life. The beauty effect of olive oil is highly recognized in China. It contains various nutrients needed by human body, and contains no essence and chemicals. Its fatty acids and various natural fat-soluble vitamins are very beneficial to nourish the skin. Western fashionable women have always regarded olive oil as a natural skin care and hair care product. Olive oil is also a necessity on the table of Mediterranean countries. Olive oil must be added to cold dishes, soups, barbecues and fried rice. When cooking, it is fruity and has a long aftertaste.