One of the Greek myths says that olives were presented to people by the goddess of beauty Athena, who knew about their various useful properties. Several thousand years have passed since then, but the popularity of olives is only increasing day by day.
Composition of olives and their difference from olives
Olive pulp is a source of pectin, fiber and a whole list of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins of group B, C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, iron and more. They also contain compounds of iodine and plant lipids. At the same time, olives are similar in composition to olives, since ideally they are the same fruits, but with different degrees of ripeness. The difficulty lies only in the fact that genuine olives are quite expensive, since they take a long time to ripen and process. Whereas olives that have undergone chemical attack ripen in artificially created conditions in just a few days, therefore, if we talk about purchased and not too expensive olives and olives, the former are preferable.
The peel of the fruit of olives contains essential substances that are actively used in the beauty industry, therefore their benefits are varied.
Health Benefits of Olives
B vitamins help to improve the functioning of the brain and normalize the state of the nervous system, calming it down. Vitamin E works as an antioxidant, rejuvenating and preventing cell aging, as does vitamin C. Pectins act in a similar way to fiber, helping the body to rid itself of toxins and toxins from the inside and removing heavy metal salts and other harmful substances that accumulate inside as a result of not too much proper nutrition and unfavorable environmental conditions. It is believed that these fruits can be safely considered aphrodisiacs, therefore they can be used to combat impotence and simply as a means of stimulating attraction.
For all the benefits of olives, they are quite high in calories, therefore, if you have problems with weight, they should not be overused. Also, with caution, they should be used by patients with diabetes mellitus.
Olives for beauty
The beneficial properties of olives have long been studied by the beauty industry and are more than in demand. For the skin, olive oil is simply unique. It moisturizes, nourishes, tones, prevents aging. Olive oil has a similar effect on hair, improving its structure. Masks with olive oil reduce dryness of the skin, eliminate dandruff, smooth the very scales of each hair, making them look healthier.
