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Really? But if you already have wrinkles, will they go away?

Olive oil is an excellent alternative to butter or margarine for use in food preparation or for use as a condiment. It enhances the taste of many foods and it has proven health benefits. Because olive oil is so flavorful, less is required to add flavor to food. This reduces the calories and the total fat content of food prepared or served with olive oil compared to food prepared with other less flavorful oils Composition Olive oil contains a high percentage of monounsaturated fat, which is healthier than the polyunsaturated fats found in corn oil and much healthier than the saturated fats found in butter. Because olive oil is vegetable based, it contains no cholesterol Types of Fat Structures Unsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated Fat :- The main sources of polyunsaturated fats are seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetables. Polyunsaturated fat is usually in a liquid state at room temperature and also when chilled. It lowers the overall cholesterol level, but it also reduces HDL or good cholesterol. Recommended daily allowances of polyunsaturated fats should be part of a balanced diet, but some tests have shown that high consumption may actually be damaging to the digestion and nervous systems, so moderation is the key for a balanced and healthy diet. Omega-3 fatty acid is a type of polyunsaturated fat that is especially healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, guard against plaque buildup in the arteries, and aid in brain development. It is found in some plant oils and in the tissues of all sea creatures. Among the plant oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids are flax seed, canola, and soybean oil. Fish that are particularly high in omega-3 are sardines, herring, tuna, and salmon. Monounsaturated Fat : -- Most animal and vegetable fats contain monounsaturated fat, but in varying quantities. It is usually in liquid form at room temperature, but it may begin to solidify if it is chilled. Monounsaturated fat is the most desirable type of fat in the diet because it helps to decrease the LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood and helps to increase the HDL (good) cholesterol. Good sources of monounsaturated fat are olive oil, macadamia nut oil, canola oil, peanut oil, and most nuts Saturated Fats Saturated Fat : - Animal meats, butter, whole milk, and some tropical plant oils, such as palm and coconut, are the main sources of saturated fat, which is the least healthy type of fat. Saturated fat raises the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol, which causes numerous health problems if consumed in large quantities. Most saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Trans-fatty Acid : - Trans-fatty acid, also known as trans-fat, is formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil in order to change the liquid oil into a solid at room temperature. This process is known as hydrogenation, which also transforms the unsaturated fats of the liquid oils into saturated fat. Like saturated fat, trans-fat may raise blood cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart related diseases. Many shortenings, margarine, and commercially baked goods are high in trans-fatty acids One advantage that hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats have is that they are less likely to turn rancid, which is very beneficial to the commercial food industry in creating foods with a longer shelf life. As with any type of food containing saturated fat, foods containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat should be enjoyed in moderation in order to maintain a balanced and healthy diet. The table below shows how olive oil compares with other popular oils in fat composition Type of Oil Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Saturated Macadamia Nut Oil 83% 3% 14% Olive Oil 77% 9% 14% Canola Oil 62% 32% 6% Peanut Oil 49% 33% 18% Corn Oil 25% 62% 13% Soybean Oil 24% 61% 15% Sunflower Oil 20% 69% 11% Safflower Oil 13% 77% 10%

I know that Olive oil is very helpful but I didn't know that it can prevent wrinkles. Thanks for sharing this Marcia. I am just 23 and there's some sign of wrinkles I see on my laugh line area, it's just a line and I think it's not that wrinkles already so I don't give any attention on taking care of it. But I might try olive oil and see if it's effective.:)

What do you do squeeze the olive? And how often do you do this? I dont think it will work. Let me know.

Don't just fall for a single opinion, and I am not just talking about olive oil. If it were true, all the mediterranean region where olive oil is generally used, would have wrinkle free skin, which I do not think is true. It is essential to be objective in answering questions like these where it is not easy to measure the benefit. Olive oil does have many health benefits, but wrinkle prevention may not be one of the benefits!

Hi Marcia, I am an esthetician, so I have access to a fair amount of information about products to be used on skin. Olive oil for use in the kitchen can be good for the skin, but sweet oil which is a refined olive oil is easier and safer, and can be absorbed by skin. You get it at a pharmacy. In fact, where I live you have to ask the pharmacist for it. Its not out on the shelves. I would suggest using it to remove eye makeup, and also, if cold weather and harsh winds have irritated your cheeks, warmed olive oil can be soothing. Generally speaking the molecules are too big to be absorbed. Rubbing it on will not prevent wrinkles. The best thing for that is eating alot of vitamins c and d- as they promotes the renewal of elastin and collagin- which dry up and cause skin to sag. Stri-d-vectin used to be sold to prevent stretch marks, but when it was discovered that its great for undoing wrinkles, the price shot up from about $7. to 180.!!Oh well, here's a tip for a facial mask I like to encourage my clients to use. Throw dried oatmeal into a blender and grind it to a flour. Mix it to a paste with yogurt and add a little honey. Enough so that it is thick -and pat it on your skin. Rest for about ten minutes and rinse it off. You will love the smooth healthy feeling and look it gives you. Please let me know when you've tried it, how well you like it.

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does it really!i am going to use it from today.

Thanks for sharing, I might try that though I'm still 26. They said you have to prepare your being 30 so you still look good.

do you mean eating olive oil or rubbing it on your skin?

thanx dear for this suggestion....

no I didn't. I don't have any wrinkles to try it on, but I will tell my neighbors and mom. I am sure they will find this amuzing. We always talk about that kind of stuff, so something new like this will be quite the conversation piece!!

for real? Please tell us more! :) krissy

Yep. Olive oil contains the essential fatty acids omega 3s, 6s and 9s. Most people don't get enough of them every day. It has a whole lot of benefits as well: increases metabolism, reduces bad cholesterol, relieves tension, improves kidney function, reduces blood pressure, etc.

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I have heard this, but have never tried it. let us know if you try it and it works!!!