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There is a serious connection between olive oil and heart health. We all know olive oil is good for hair and the skin. But it is good for the heart as well. One of the major health benefits of olive oil is it gives protection against heart diseases. It lowers the risk of developing coronary heart disease almost in half. Regular intake of olive oil is excellent for keeping the heart healthy. Olive is a great source of monounsaturated fats. In addition, it contains lots of antioxidants including chlorophyll and Vitamin E. Olive oil also contains a chemical compound called oleuropein. Oleuropein can be found in olive leaves.

Olives are available throughout the year and a very popular and healthy food. It can't be eaten right off of the tree as they are bitter in taste. So, they go through some processing to reduce the bitterness. Unripe olives are green and fully ripen olive are black in color. Olives are native of the eastern Mediterranean region and cultivated since ages. They are very popular across the world and the most popular use of olives is olive oil.

Besides being used as a fragrance oil, olive oil is also beneficial for health and beauty. Below is an explanation of the olive oil benefits.