Since ancient times, olive oil was considered to be truly the main source of beauty and youth, in ancient Greece it was called "liquid gold", in Egypt, olive oil was the first assistant to relieve wrinkles. Olive oil is still in demand among cosmetic products, in the manufacture of creams and masks, and it is also used for massage.
Useful properties of olive oil
Useful properties of olive oil are versatile. Such an oil is:
- mild laxative and cholagogue;
- it helps to cope with diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- excellent cough prevention;
- cleanses the kidneys and liver;
- enhances male potency;
- improves eyesight due to its constituent linoleic acid;
- protects from the formation of blood clots;
- has a beneficial effect even when ingested on the hair, skin and nails.
Most people know that drinking olive oil on an empty stomach is helpful, but not everyone knows what it is useful for. People who are supporters of getting rid of diseases and slags with such oil therapy, argue that only one spoonful of olive oil on an empty stomach will allow you to forget about extra pounds after the month, and also completely adjust the digestive tract.
But as is usually the case, there are those who are opponents of such statements, in their opinion, if you drink olive oil on an empty stomach you can get a liver attack, as a fairly fatty substance of the oil greatly overloads the liver. If you understand, then both sides are right, so before you start this self-treatment, it is better to consult a doctor.
First of all, it should be noted that the use of olive oil on an empty stomach, as well as any other product will occur when its use is moderate, and if you do not have special contraindications to its components.
Olive oil on an empty stomach
The main therapeutic properties of olive oil, which are taken on an empty stomach can be attributed:
- increase the body's resistance to infections at any time of the year;
- prevention of the appearance of calculus and caries;
- normalizes the pressure;
- adjusts the work of the liver, stomach, intestines.
Olive oil with lemon on an empty stomach is taken by those who want to lose weight. Also it is irreplaceable for future mothers, as it is proved that its composition is similar to breast milk, thanks to this oil has a beneficial effect on the development of the basic functions of the baby's brain. Therefore, olive oil on an empty stomach during pregnancy is a great way to take care of the health of your offspring. Also, you can not do without it when preparing a diet for nursing mothers, in addition to promoting the rejuvenation of the body after birth and acting as a source of anti-stress substances, and fasting olive oil is useful for weight loss after childbirth.
How correctly to use olive oil on an empty stomach?
It is best to use olive oil on an empty stomach for one month, about half an hour before breakfast, 1-2 teaspoons, then drink a glass of water at room temperature. There are cases when olive oil on an empty stomach harms the health of the gallbladder. This happens if there are stones in it, since they can come into motion and clog the duct, resulting in spasms and hepatic colic. In order not to happen like this, such people should use olive oil as an additive to main dishes, but it will be unreasonable to give up completely such a treasure of vegetable fats.