وَالتِّينِ وَالزَّيْتُونِ
“For the sake of figs and olives” (at-Tiin : 1)
Allah SWT has mentioned in the Quran about olives. This shows that olives also have many unique features that are rarely known and investigated. In the Quran, olives are mentioned seven times, twice they are mentioned alone and five times they are described in the Quran together with other fruits such as dates, pomegranates, grapes and figs.
OLIVE IN THE HADITH OF THE RASULULLAH ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Eat olive oil and apply it to your body because it comes from a blessed tree.”
(Hadith narrated by At-Tirmidhi).
This hadith shows that olives are not only suitable for consumption but also for external use.
WHY ARE OLIVES SO SPECIAL?
Olives have been used for thousands of years by Mediterranean people. They are known for containing:
✓ Good fats (Monounsaturated Fat)
✓ Vitamin E
✓ Polyphenols
✓ Natural antioxidants
✓ Essential minerals
✓ Anti-inflammatory compounds
✓ Nutrients that support body health
10 Benefits of Olive Oil
1. Protection From Heart Disease
- The polyphenols in olive oil can help reduce blood pressure in high blood pressure patients.
- It reduces inflammation, protects bad cholesterol from being oxidized and improves the lining of blood vessels.
2. Control Diabetes
- Olive oil works to control blood sugar among people with diabetes.
- Olive oil is a low glycemic type of food. It has no carbohydrates and generally will not raise blood sugar by itself.
3. Control Gout
Excess uric acid will accumulate in the joints and cause gout.
Scientific studies show that the content in olive oil can prevent Oleuropein Xanthine Oxidase from forming excess uric acid in the blood.
4. Anti-Bacterial Properties
Olive oil contains phenolic compounds that eliminate Helicobacter Pylori infection, a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach and can cause ulcers and stomach cancer.
5. Bone Health
Olive oil works to make blood calcium better
At least 2 polyphenols, namely tyrosol and hydrocytotyrosol in olive oil have been shown to increase bone formation and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
6. Skin Health
Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that nourish the skin.
Skin exposed to UV rays will cause the skin to sag, bruise or damage. If left for too long, the risk of skin cancer can occur
7. Lung Health
The monounsaturated fatty acid component in olive oil helps reduce inflammation and alpha-tocopherol, a type of Vitamin E, is also linked to better lung function.
8. Anti Cancer
- The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory content in olive oil reduces oxidative stress that has been damaged by free radicals.
Free radicals are damaged cells that are the main cause of cancer cells.
9. Treatment of Anemia
Olive oil has a high iron content. Iron helps the formation of red blood cells that act as oxygen carriers.
10. Cognitive Benefits
- The use of olive oil can help balance various types of problems related to the brain.
- A large-scale study of the elderly showed that visual memory and verbal fluency could be improved with regular use of olive oil.
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