The health benefits of olive oil will run nearly as deep as history. It may seem simple, but in fact, is one of the most complex of the oil used today. To produce a variety of health benefits, we must take time to understand the creative process and the various types.
History
Exact origin of olive oil remains unknown, but evidence of the presence of olive oil dates back more than 6000 years ago. As one of the oldest cultivated tree was first cultivated in Crete, Greece in 3500BC. At that time, the spanning tree in the Mediterranean basin, including the southern coast of Africa and Europe. In 2000 BC, the olive is found in Egyptian tombs, and also the date of the plant began to play an important role in the economy of Crete. Crete started the first export of olive oil in Greece, Asia Minor and North Africa. Olive is a luxury in Greece and has become not only one element of the food, but is highly regarded as a beauty treatment. Continue reading