Olive You

For thousands of years and across myriad cultures and mythologies, the olive tree has been synonymous with peace and prosperity. And so are the fruits and oils from this tree.

I think of olive oil as our No. 1 dietary pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent.

Freshly pressed extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound that has the same pharmacological impact as ibuprofen.  It seems too easy!  One tablespoon of olive oil may be a better curative for those spasms and tenderness that typically leave you reaching for the plastic white bottle of NSAIDs.

This same molecule, called oleocanthal, is what’s said to be at the core of the great health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, a diet like we explore in Body Blast Detox, the anti-inflammatory detox to promote anti-aging and pro-longevity.

Trying to include both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant rich agents, such as olive oil, really does allow us to turn back the hands of time or at least slow them down! This means olive oil will be one of the most important tools in our toolkit for Body Blast Detox.

Yet like all foods, there are some guidelines for keeping the good efforts in check to insure the most potent health benefits. In other words, the wrong choices could send your good intentions in the wrong direction.

Olive oil contains a cocktail of hundreds of beneficial and anti-inflammatory agents.  If that sparks your interest,  join me for the upcoming Body BlastDetox!