Penelope Hart (author) from Rome, Italy on January 13, 2013: I had a look at my wonderful fan mail from you! We are told to use it to fry things.. so what exactly is pomace? Hair Mask. Your skin will love the moisturizing effects of the healthy fats since hot water can otherwise dry out your skin. Great hub in touting the virtues of olive oil (extra virgin of course). She is a dedicated researcher in all areas of ancestral health, a certified specialist in fitness nutrition, personal trainer, and professional almond milk latte addict. That´s great. In this article, I'm showing many of the ways we use it in our foods (apart from on pasta! Mixed vegetables from the following list, as many or as few as you have: Peppers, cauliflowers, cucumbers, artichoke, carrots, celery, courgettes, white parsnip, radishes, fennel, chicory, (any vegetable that you can cut into nice pieces!). Contains more monounsaturated fatty acids. where the traditions have been passed down for centuries. Very useful and informative. Question: Can you use a tsp of extra virgin oil in a smoothie? Thanks. It might sound weird, but lots of people swear by using olive oil as a natural shaving cream. What a great information! Penelope Hart (author) from Rome, Italy on September 03, 2012: Glad you found what you were looking for! :) to you too!! You can even jazz it up with a little sea salt, chopped herbs, and minced garlic. Drain, slice, dress with extra virgin olive oil, finely shopped parsley and garlic. Many thanks for you comments. Paleo Diet Recipes, Information, and Tips. 1/2 pint white wine vinegar and 1/2 pint water and salt to taste. The oil will help deeply moisturize dry lips, while also giving your puckers a nice glowing shine. Oleocanthal, olive oil’s anti-inflammatory compound, may also help soothe a case of diaper rash. Janine Huldie from New York, New York on June 29, 2012: Congrats on HOTD and for some information on Olive Oil that I was not aware of. I think in Southern Europe people know it's good for us and so we just do it. I've always wondered why it's called extra virgin. I promise they are all truly good for you. text-align: center; Megan is an inquisitive nutrition and wellness writer harboring an editorial love affair with the decadent and the nutritious. It may help your razor glide across your skin more smoothly, which will help you avoid nicks and cuts. Rachel Ray said store-grade EVOO in the U.S. was safe for cooking. Voted up and shared. We took it as a compliment! You have my mouth watering! I learned so much from it. If you liked that article, you'll absolutely LOVE our daily newsletter -- with more recipes, workouts, and tips and tricks to be the healthiest version of yourself. When babies are able to eat mashed up solids, a drop of extra virgin olive oil in their 'pappa' is very healthy, easy to digest and good for them. Wonderful hub ! Enjoy your harvesting in November! Simply add a teaspoon or more to a cloth and buff away. Add one to two drops of your favorite essential oil, mix it well with olive oil, and rub generously over your partner’s back and neck. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a Fantastic Source of Antioxidants and Healthy Fats. Thanks so much for your comments and vote. Thank you for all this wonderful information and photographs. Make sure to find cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil that has not been heated or chemically refined. Luke 7:38 not oil) She wasn't mixed up about olive oil, for sure! Thanks voting it up and sharing! This is a great article.