BENEFITS OF INFUSED OLIVE OIL

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Infused olive oil goes back to ancient times, when people tried to preserve fresh foods, such as herbs, vegetables and/or fruits. Storing ingredients covered in olive oil became popular since it allowed food to be not spoil for up to 6 weeks, depending on the storage conditions. Since there was no refrigeration, this process changed how long food could be kept without spoiling for long periods of time. This discovery revolutionized not only the way people cooked, but it also had other benefits as well.

Traditionally, infused olive oils were mainly used for food flavoring, it also has medicinal and beauty purposes too! Infused olive oils adds extra flavor to foods, while maintaining the healthy properties of its ingredients.

INFUSED OLIVE FOR FLAVOR

Infusing your food with olive oil may seem complicated, but it is actually quite simple! Just soak your ingredient in olive oil, place it in the sun for 4-6 weeks and wait! Sun will aid the infusion and it may change the color of the olive oil. Remember the longer you wait, the better the flavors will be… so be patient!

Cooking with with infused oil is not recommended because cooking temperatures rise too high and diminishes the nutrients in its food. You can add it to your salad or use it as dip for your bread. Give it a try!

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INFUSED OLIVE OIL FOR HEALTH

Although infused oils were first used for preserving foods, it also has medicinal benefits as well. Olive oil alone has healthy monounsaturated fats that make it an ideal choice for cooking. Olive oil is also known to reduce inflammation, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart diseases, arthritis, obesity and cancer, due to its antioxidant properties. So consuming herbs, vegetables or fruits to your olive oil will multiply its nutritional value!

INFUSED OLIVE OIL FOR BEAUTY

Natural ingredients are the best source for beauty treatments. Olive oil on its own, is considered one of the most useful products for beauty. The intense aromas of infused olive oils are ideal for massage therapies and beauty treatments.

Contrary to essential oils, infused olive oils can be applied directly on skin. Aromatherapy with infused olive oils soothes the senses and help the body and mind relax. Their strong aromas can be released by placing them over tea-light candles. Depending on the ingredients used during infusion, they can offer different beauty benefits.

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Here are a couple more ways to use infused olive oils with your everyday routine:

  • Healing salve for wounds or scratches

  • Moisturizer for dry and itchy skin

  • Conditioner for brittle and frizzy hair

Olive oil is extremely beneficial to our health and when infused with our favorite herbs, vegetables and fruits, it can offer even greater benefits with a variety of applications, from food flavoring to healing uses and cosmetology. 

Be sure to always use extra virgin olive oil for your infusions for a more natural result.

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