Showing posts with label Olive oil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olive oil. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Olive Oil for Natural Hair Care


Short hair or long hair. A healthy and glowing skin would be complete with a healthy and shiny hair.In order to have a satisfying and well conditioned hair. one secret revealed for us to prevent dry and damaged hair. Through this process it will help the hair to be well hydrated.


This is with the help of olive oil. Yes, olive oil. Staying too long under the sun can leave hair very dry and brittle with a lot of split ends.This were olive oil can help replenish lost moisture. Olive oil has essential fatty acids. These fatty acids comes from every coat of olive. It leaves hair soft, manageable and glossy.


One simple way of achieving this goal is to have an olive-oil hair mask. Here's a simple recipe for a homemade olive-oil hair mask. Mix 1 egg yolk, one cup coconut milk. One crushed avocado( you can also use avocado puree for a much smoother mixture) and 2 tables spoon of olive oil. Mix egg yolk and the coconut milk wait until rich and foamy. followed by the avocado fruit. mix them together until creamy. Finally, add the olive oil. You are now ready to use your olive-oil hair mask.


First, apply the mixture to your hair from root to tip. Leave it up to 15 minutes.You can cover your head if you want, this will quickly absorb the mixture.After 15 minutes, rinse well with warm water.. Then you can rinse it again with tap water. You will immediately see the big difference you can do this twice a week to maintain the softness of your hair.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Healthy Cooking Oils to Choose from

Olive oil from Imperia in Liguria, Italy.Image via Wikipedia

Some Oils for cooking are good enough than solid fats like lard and butter because they are lower in saturated fats and good source of antioxidants. Besides the health benefits of this oils, there are also two big factors to come into play and that's flavor and smoke point. You have to choose the right oil for the job.

Rice Bran Oil = Neutral flavor wont hijack foods natural taste. Super high smoke point (490F) permits deep frying without turning your kitchen ceiling black. It contains tocoherol, oryzanol, and tocotrienol three Vitamin E related antioxidants that have been shown to inhibit both skin and breast cancer cells. Best for deep frying and stir frying.

Extra virgin Oil = "Extra virgin" means olives have gone through the press only once (versus at least twice for the regular kind), so the oil retains more of the fruits deep, earthy taste ideal for bread and pasta. Minimal processing may allow more of the olive's anti-oxidants, including heart protecting polyphenols, to make it to your table. Best for Dipping bread and Coating pasta.

Grapes seed Oil = Light, mild, fruity flavor adds a little zing. High smoke point (400F) is perfect for the frying pan. A good source of Vitamin E, betacarotene, and sterols, which block the absorption of cholesterol. Best for pan frying.

Flaxseed Oil = Mild, nutty flaxseed oil enhances but doesn't bulldoze fresh vegetables and greens. A good source of ALA an omega 3 fatty acid that benefits herat health. Best for Salad dressing.

Canola Oil = Light flavor is undetectable in baked goods. High smoke point (460F) can withstand a hotter than hell oven. Very low on saturated fats also good source of ALA. Best for baking and broiling.

Olive Oil = Heat kill's extra virgins rich flavor, so basic olive oil (sometimes labeled as "pure") does the trick for cooking. (You'll burn a lot less cash too a gallon of extra virgin costs almost twice as much.). Medium smoke point (375F) meas worry free sauteing a grilling. Thick consistency allows seasoning to stick to meats and vegetables. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, such as oleuropein, which help prevent LDL or bad cholesterol from clogging your arteries. Best for sauteing, grilling and for pasta sauce.





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