Allah Almighty has mentioned the olives in the Holy Qur’an as evidence of their importance and benefits. When we mention OLIVE, the first thing that comes to our mind is olive oil, which is considered the most important olive product in general. It has a lot of benefits and a cure for many diseases. That oil has an abundance of antioxidants, healthy unsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
In addition to that olive oil is not considered as a humanity innovation, as there is a lot of evidence of its importance in many fields in ancient civilizations more than 5,000 years. The main reason for its abundant use is that the olive tree is found in many areas bordering the Mediterranean.
There are many ways to extract olive oil, but the idea depends mainly on how to extract it from the olives and at the same time to preserve its quality and originality. The general idea depends on squeezing the olives, then separating the oil by centrifugation, then it should be stored in completely closed containers to prevent air leakage which may lead to damaging the oil. As the oxygen oxidizes some of the important elements in olive oil, it loses its importance and quality. It is noteworthy that the process of extracting olive oil from the olives mainly determines its quality and type. For example, there is an olive oil called (virgin olive oil), which is considered the best olive oil ever, as it is olive oil extracted directly from the fruit through a cold pressing process method without using any high temperature. It is the so-called original olive oil, which is difficult to find due to the many cases of adulteration of olive oil.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to check the source from which olive oil is purchased. Few brands preserve the quality and authenticity of olive oil without dilution or adulteration. Here is an example of premium oils (Al Ard Products), such as Al Ard's premium extra virgin olive oil. The quality and authenticity of Al-Ard olive oil can be ascertained because it is a brand that maintains its authenticity.
The Importance of Olive Oil:
Exploring the benefits of olive oil is very interesting, as it gives us an impression of how important this oil is to our lives. One of these amazing benefits is the olive tree which can be used for plant diseases, also the importance of olive leaf juice, extracted or powder, which acts as an antibiotic for some viruses, in addition to strengthening the body's immune system. The olive fruit contains (unsaturated fatty acid), which is a very powerful substance to fight viruses and bacteria for some diseases. In addition, olive oil is rich in a lot of strengthening elements for the body.
Virgin olive oil also treats many diseases and health damages that may affect the body, such as allergies, swollen lymph nodes, joint swelling, digestive and respiratory damage, skin ulcers, scratching, anxiety, and muscle weakness. Treating gout, lowering blood sugar, and many other benefits.
If I try to show all these benefits of olive oil, this may give the impression of the possibility of counting its benefits, but that is impossible, as the benefits of olive oil go into many areas
Olive oil is also easily digestible because it contains fats similar to those found in breast milk, which means that it is easy to absorb for both children and the elderly. In addition, 90% of its contents have great benefits on the heart and help reduce cholesterol in the blood.
Types of Olive Oil:
There are many types of olive oil, as these types are classified based on color, shape, transparency, texture, smell, taste, and storage period. There are also other approved classifications, such as the classification of the International Council of Olive Oil.
Depending on the method of its extraction, olive oil is classified into two main types: virgin olive oil, and olive-pomace oil, which is produced from the pulp and leftover flesh of the olives. Of course, we are talking mainly about virgin olive oil, which is extracted directly from the fruit without resorting to any mechanical method that depends on high temperature.
And as we mentioned earlier, Al Ard's olive oil depends on its authenticity and quality, as the type of olive oil determines its importance and usefulness. It can be said that not being sure of the authenticity of olive oil may result in unnecessary damage and risks.
Benefits of Eating Olive Oil:
The nutritional values of olive oil have a key role in maintaining the health of the colon. Eating olive oil in the morning contributes to protecting the colon from damage. Olive oil is also very beneficial for the health of skin, hair, nails, and even bones, as it moisturizes hair and skin, and nourishes both nails and bones. There are also many recipes for moisturizing, strengthening, and thickening the hair, mainly containing olive oil. You can search among AL Ard’s olive oil products for the best hair-strengthening recipes, which depend mainly on olive oil.
Palestinian Olive Oil:
When we talk about olive oil and its benefits, we cannot ignore Palestinian olive oil, which is considered the finest oil in the world. As we mentioned earlier, the quality of the extraction method, which depends on very special mechanical methods so that the oil preserves its flavor, taste, and aroma to the maximum extent possible.
Olive trees cover nearly 50% of the area of arable land in Palestine, as they are the most fruitful trees in that region, and the Palestinian people depend heavily on olive trees in economic and social terms as well. The products of olive trees contribute to the main income by up to 14%. This confirms that the best olive oil in the world is Palestinian olive oil.