In recent years, doctors and researchers around the world have focused their attention on the virtues of the Mediterranean diet of which the main ingredient is the olive oil, the elixir of life that fortifies the body against many diseases while adding rich taste to the everyday meals.
Olive oil has been the big secret of longevity in Greece since the ancient times. Historical data reveal that olive oil was not only used in their diet but also to heal wounds, cure insomnia. In modern times olive oil has been proven to help brain functions, while benefiting internal organs, especially the heart. Rich in vitamins A, E, D, K is able to help fight osteoporosis, breast cancer, balance metabolism and reduce stroke mortality and cardiovascular disease.
Therefore, scientists and doctors remember again the first doctor of Western civilization, Hippocrates, who called olive oil "the great healer" and send a message around the world by supporting the use of olive oil on a daily basis. Furthermore, it is now known that olive oil used as a basic ingredient in cosmetics benefits the skin by providing exceptional nutrition.
