Article: The Magic Of Olive Oil
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The Magic Of Olive Oil
The cultivation of olive trees has been traced as far back as 6,000 B.C. in Syria and there is certainly evidence that oil from this marvellous plant has been used for thousands of years in the Mediteranean regions. There are many references to its' use in the Bible, both for culinary and ceremonial purposes, and of course an olive branch has been adopted as a sign of peace ever since the dove returned to Noah carrying one and thus indicating that the flood waters were receeding.
In more recent times the health giving properties that the ancients attributed to olive oil have been substantiated by modern science and it is now generaly agreed that it has the ability to lower cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks. In addition olive oil has very high levels...
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