Oh, the Advantages of Olive Oil!—The ancient elixir’s practical and health benefits

Oh, the Advantages of Olive Oil!—The ancient elixir’s practical and health benefits
Olive oil is consumed at the rate of 90 million gallons annually in the United States, according to American Olive Oil Producers Association. Pixabay/CC0
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While the olive symbolizes peace, the small fruit has also been one of the most cultivated and consumed for centuries. Because of its health benefits, olive oil is a culinary favorite; but additionally it holds weight as a beauty basic as well as a home-help hack.

The Mediterranean region is the olive oil-rich region, yet American Olive Oil Producers Association has informed that U.S. consumers use 90 million gallons of olive oil annually – no matter whether it is sourced domestically or internationally.

Deena Bouknight
Deena Bouknight
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A 30-plus-year writer-journalist, Deena C. Bouknight works from her Western North Carolina mountain cottage and has contributed articles on food culture, travel, people, and more to local, regional, national, and international publications. She has written three novels, including the only historical fiction about the East Coast’s worst earthquake. Her website is DeenaBouknightWriting.com
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