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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

What Is Gluten and Is It Bad For You?

 

What Is Gluten and Is It Bad For You? Gluten is everywhere you go and everywhere you look. But if you think you’re safe from gluten affecting your health, you may want to read this first.


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What is gluten? Gluten is everywhere you go and everywhere you look. But if you think you’re safe from gluten affecting your health, you may want to read this first.

Your family, friends, and coworkers are talking about it. You’ve seen it on restaurant menus and grocery store shelves. Flip open a page of your favorite magazine, and you’ll find a story about a celebrity going gluten-free.

What’s going on here? Are all the people ditching gluten just following the latest health trend? Not exactly. They’re on to something deeper.

Let’s talk about why. Keep reading to get the scoop on gluten… and why eliminating it from your diet is one of the best moves you can make for your health.

What Is Gluten?

Gluten is a protein composite found in grains. Wheat is the most well-known gluten source, but you can also find it in rye, barley, spelt, and all kinds of other grains. More on those in just a bit.

Gluten is made up of two proteins: gliadin and glutenin. Gliadin is the one that gives people problems after they eat it.

When you mix flour made from gluten-containing grains with water, gluten is what makes the mixture sticky. It’s what helps bread dough stretch and allows it to rise when you bake it.

That doesn’t sound so terrible, so why is gluten getting so much attention?


Why Should You Care?

Did you know that a scientific review published in the New England Journal of Medicine listed 55 diseases that can be caused by eating gluten?

It’s true. There’s an incredible range of conditions – everything from fatigue and canker sores, to osteoporosis and inflammatory bowel disease – associated with eating this seemingly innocent protein.

Gluten causes trouble by making the body inflamed, resulting in effects all throughout the body. This means gluten can affect your brain just as well as it can affect your joints or digestive tract. The New England Journal of Medicine listed 55 diseases that can be caused by eating gluten.

Most people struggling with inflammation-related conditions focus on treating them at the surface level. They take medications to minimize the symptoms of the condition, but they have to keep taking these medications because they never get to the root of the problem.

If you’re struggling with a chronic health issue – or even if you feel okay – eliminating gluten can have an incredible impact on your health. The Greek physician Hippocrates said, “let food be thy medicine”. And more and more scientific research is proving he was right. It might be time to change your “prescription”.

Here are just a few ways eating gluten can jeopardize your health:

Gluten Promotes Inflammation and Digestive Issues

Millions of us struggle with digestive issues or “leaky gut” syndrome. The typical modern diet and lifestyle kills off beneficial gut bacteria and causes harmful gut bacteria to thrive. Once things get out of balance, we set ourselves up for all kinds of problems like autoimmune diseasesinflammatory bowel diseasechronic fatigue and depression.

More and more research is coming out naming gluten as one of the major culprits here. It disrupts the barrier of the intestine, which allows harmful substances to leak through into the bloodstream.

About 14 percent of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (“IBS”), which causes all kinds of digestive problems. Gluten makes IBS symptoms worse and, in some cases, might cause IBS in the first place.

As you’ll see more fully below, you don’t have to have an official celiac disease or gluten intolerance diagnosis to be negatively affected. The gluten in the foods you’ve been eating all your life could be behind that mysterious inflammation or digestive problem your doctor can’t figure out.

But it doesn’t stop there…


Gluten Disrupts Healthy Brain Function

Because gluten causes your system to become inflamed, the negative effects aren’t limited to specific places in the body. Your brain can suffer just like your body can.

Did you know that gluten-free diets are one of the most popular ways parents help their children address Autism symptoms?

One study found that the stricter autistic children stuck to a gluten-free diet, the more their physiological symptoms and social behaviors improved. Another study discovered a subset of children with autism had an enhanced reaction to gluten.

Scientists have explored the link between mental health and wheat consumption for over 50 years now. Some research found that some schizophrenia patients experienced huge improvements when they stopped eating gluten.

A gluten-free diet could be key in resolving long-term symptoms. It could also explain why schizophrenia is so rare in places like the Pacific Islands (where a study found only two in 65,000 people had psychotic schizophrenia symptoms).

Eliminating gluten can also reduce symptoms of depression. In one case study, switching to a gluten-free diet improved a young girl’s mood and got her to stop verbalizing suicidal thoughts. Another trial reported that eating gluten increased depression symptoms in groups of patients – even though they self-reported as not being sensitive to gluten.


Isn’t Gluten Only an Issue If You Have Celiac Disease?

“I don’t have celiac disease. That means I don’t have to worry about gluten, right?”

A lot of people are under that impression. Without an official diagnosis, they think the dangers of gluten just don’t apply to them.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder whereby your immune system attacks the small intestine whenever you consume gluten. Over time, this can lead to all kinds of health issues like fatigue, malnutrition, joint pain and depression.

Skeptics point out that only about one percent of the population have been officially diagnosed with celiac disease, so most people don’t have to worry about gluten.

However, it’s estimated that 83 percent of celiac disease sufferers either haven’t been diagnosed or have been misdiagnosed with other conditions.

And focusing on celiac disease alone misses the bigger picture. There’s a spectrum of gluten tolerance. Just because you don’t have celiac disease doesn’t mean you’re immune to gluten’s harmful effects.


A Much More Widespread Problem Than We Thought

Gluten intolerance (or gluten sensitivity), another disorder where you react badly to gluten, is much more common than celiac disease. Research from Australia found it’s much more widespread than experts thought: about 50 percent of the population has genetic markers linked to gluten sensitivity.

Even if you don’t have gluten intolerance, gluten can still cause negative effects.

One study found that people with irritable bowel syndrome (who weren’t gluten intolerant) who ate gluten had more bloating, pain and fatigue than those who didn’t.

Most of us have been eating gluten regularly for as long as we can remember. We might not even realize the damage it’s doing because we just think of the way we feel as “normal”.

Wheat itself has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Today’s wheat contains more gluten and fewer vitamins and minerals than the grains our ancestors ate, which explains why the percentage of people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance is increasing so quickly.

Bottom line: you don’t have to have a celiac diagnosis – or even gluten intolerance – to be affected. A lot more people are intolerant to it than previously thought, and compelling new research is supporting this. The number of people with gluten intolerance will probably keep increasing as wheat’s nutritional profile is changed.


Which Foods Have Gluten in Them?

Most people don’t know just how widespread the gluten problem is. This stuff is everywhere. Gluten is in plenty of foods, of course, but you can also find it in everything from toothpaste and beverages to medications and cosmetic products.

The only way to know for sure is to check your labels religiously. Better yet: avoid foods that come in packages and boxes the best you can.

Here’s a list of foods and drinks in which gluten is usually found:

  • Baked goods (cakes, cookies, donuts, muffins, pretzels)
  • Beer
  • Bread
  • Cereal
  • Crackers
  • Food additives
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Salad dressings
  • Sauces
  • Soup mixes

What About Gluten-Free Snacks and Treats?

A 2013 survey found that about one in three Americans are trying to avoid gluten in their diets.  Going gluten-free is one of the most popular trends in health…

And it didn’t take long for food companies to notice. Many have changed their strategies to meet the demand. They’re creating new gluten-free versions of processed foods and emphasizing existing products which happen to be gluten-free.

Unfortunately, a lot of people are getting fooled at the grocery store. Buying something just because it’s gluten-free (or because there’s a fancy new gluten-free version), doesn’t magically make an unhealthy food healthy.

This kind of thinking leads people to buy potato chips and expensive cookies (which are still loaded with sugar) just because they don’t contain gluten. A lot of gluten-free versions are heavily processed and still junk foods. Looking at all the ingredients is the only way to be sure.

You’re better off making your own Paleo treats at home so you know exactly what’s going into your food. You’ll save money this way, too!


Try An Elimination Diet

Is gluten a bad fit for you? The only way to know for sure is to eliminate it from your diet for at least a month, reintroduce it gradually, and pay attention to the effects.

A better idea: don’t bother!

Even if your body can tolerate gluten, the foods that contain it have other issues which can destroy your health. That means the upside of eating gluten is nonexistent.

What should you do instead?

Focus on the basics. Quality animal protein and fruits and vegetables were enough for our ancestors to thrive on. And they’re enough for you to thrive on too!

Watch this video – What is Gluten and Is It Bad for You? | The Science



Written by Corey Pemberton

Author Bio:

Corey Pemberton is a freelance writer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and Paleo health enthusiast. Ever since he discovered the ancestral health movement five years ago, he has explored different ways to incorporate ancestral wisdom into his nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle at large. One of his favorite topics is challenging long-held nutrition myths. Feel free to stop by his website or say hello on Twitter.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook


10 Best Low-Carb Vegetables and How to Cook Them

 

Everyone’s dietary needs are different. Some people thrive on moderate carb diets, while others choose to follow low-carb diets. Whatever your dietary practices are, you can always benefit from adding more veggies to your plate. Here are the 10 best low-carb vegetables and how to cook them.


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Cut carbs and add healthy greens to your diet, with these 10 low-carb veggie swaps!

Everyone’s dietary needs are different. Some people thrive on moderate carb diets, while others choose to follow low-carb diets. Whatever your dietary practices are, you can always benefit from adding more veggies to your plate.

High-carb foods are popular fixtures on the American household. Bread, sodas, and potato chips are all things Americans have grown accustomed to. However, they can easily be upgraded to healthier options.

Many low-carb vegetable swaps can satisfy your carb-laden food cravings, without killing your diet. Cauliflower is a magically versatile vegetable you can swap in for rice, mashed potatoes, and even pizza crust.

Eggplants make a surprising, but delicious, tortilla substitute. And the ever-popular zucchini noodles are an easy way to swap out pasta.

With that said, get ready to satiate your carb cravings and pile on the low-carb veggies with this handy list of Paleo-approved upgrades!

Swap Rice for Cauliflower Rice

You’re probably familiar with cauliflower rice. It’s an easy substitute for traditional rice and can be found in your local grocery store. Cauliflower is a low-carb, grain-free alternative that mimics the same texture and flavor of conventional rice. Think of it as a blank canvas, ready to soak up all the flavors you season it with!

Easily recreate Asian dishes, like this copycat Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice, or use it in Spanish dishes, like in this How To Make Seafood Paella Using Cauliflower Rice.

Swap Tortillas for Swiss Chard

Who doesn’t love a tortilla for wrapping tacos, enchiladas and burritos? Unfortunately, most tortillas are made with wheat, flour, or corn – making them unsuitable for the Paleo lifestyle. Even Paleo-friendly tortillas are made with high-carb starches like tapioca flour.

Swiss chard, on the other hand, is a great vegetable to incorporate into your diet. This green veggie is low-carb and high in vitamins K, AC. Plus, it’s sturdy enough to hold and wrap your favorite meat and veggie fillings!

Swap Pasta for Zucchini Noodles

Compared to traditional pastas and other veggie noodles (like sweet potato noodles), zucchini noodles are a better option for staying low-carb. They’re also a great source of folate, potassium, and beta carotenes (for optimal eye health).

Create twisty strands of zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or use a vegetable peeler to create thick ribbon-style noodles. Try using them in a fresh Greek pasta salad or as “pasta” drizzled in tahini bacon sauce.

Swap Bread for Portobello Mushrooms

If you’re looking for a low-carb food, look no further than Portobello mushrooms. Mushrooms contain natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to help keep you brain and digestive health on track.

When grilled, baked, or sautéed, they make perfectly pliable burger buns or sandwich slices you can stuff with your favorite proteins and toppings. Give these Paleo Turkey Burgers a try or check out this Portobello mushroom topped with crispy bacon and eggs.

Swap French Fries for Carrot Fries

Looking for something that offers a crisp, starchy, texture with fewer carbs? Carrot fries are the way to go! You can bake them with coconut oil or avocado olive oil and season them generously with fresh herbs and spices of your choice.

Best of all, they go great with Paleo dipping sauces and are way better for you than traditional French fries – especially since white potatoes clock in at about 37 grams of carbohydrates.

Swap Sweet Potatoes for Pumpkin

Sweet potatoes are a Paleo food classic, but they are relatively high in carbs. If you’re looking for something a bit lower in carbs, try opting for pumpkin instead.

Similar to sweet potatoes, pumpkin has a light sweet taste that packs in plenty of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients in just one serving. One cup of pumpkin offers eight grams of carbs as opposed to the 27 grams found in sweet potatoes.

Pumpkin works as a one-for-one substitute, meaning one cup of cubed pumpkin will work just as well as one cup of cubed sweet potato. The same goes for puréed measurements, often used in desserts. Try this low-carb Apple Pumpkin Soup with Garlic & Onion for a nutrient-dense meal.

Swap Potato Chips for Kale Chips

Crispy, salty-fried potato chips are a go-to snack for many Americans. They’re addictively tasty and convenient, but have a high-carb count that averages about 15 grams per ounce. Besides, who eats just one ounce of potato chips? Fortunately, kale chips are a healthier alternative and way lower in carbs.

Instead of frying them in grease, kale chips are oven-baked for a satisfying crunch that can be flavored in many ways. Mimic all your classic chip flavors by adding similar herbs and spices to kick up the taste.

And since kale is a superfood, you can bet it’s high in iron and antioxidants. It’s the perfect detox food that can boost your overall health. Try these Nacho “Cheese” Kale Chips or opt for these paprika-sprinkled Kale Chips to see for yourself!

Swap Soda for Infused Sparkling Water

You know about high-carb foods like potatoes and bread, but have you considered that you may be drinking a fair share of carbs, too? Sugary soft drinks and juices are high in carbs and can pack in a hefty amount of sugar – averaging up to 39 grams of carbs in just one 12-ounce soda.

Water is an easy alternative you can easily infuse with fruits, herbs, veggies, and even flowers. You can even switch up to sparkling water and add a bit of lemon with herbs to satiate your cravings for something fizzy – no carbs included. Mix up natural ingredients to keep things interesting and check out these 5 Infused Water Recipes to Help You Hydrate for ideas.

Swap Mashed Potatoes for Mashed Cauliflower

Creamy mashed potatoes are a mainstay of American holiday dinners. They’re typically served alongside giant hunks of meat and can pack a pretty high-carb count when loaded with butter and cream.

To maintain that decadent creaminess, simply sub in mashed cauliflower instead! It’ll mimic the texture of traditional mashed potatoes while preserving a neutral base to season with fresh herbs and spices. Try serving it with meatballs and gravy using this Mashed Garlic Cauliflower recipe.

Swap Pizza Crust for Cauliflower Crust

Pizza has a bad reputation for being greasy, cheese-laden, and full of gluten. Luckily, it can be made into a Paleo-friendly entree by swapping in cauliflower. Cauliflower offers high levels of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and vitamin K. Plus, cauliflower crust only requires a handful of ingredients to make – give this easy sheet pan cauliflower pizza a try!

Watch this video – 7 Low-Carb Veggie Dinners



Written by Courtney Hamilton

Author Bio:

Courtney Hamilton is a writer and editor who has covered everything from food to politics. When she’s not dreaming up Paleo-friendly eats and conversations, you can find her trying to get her preschooler to eat his veggies.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook


Tuesday, January 10, 2023

DIY 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub for Chapped Lips

 

Do your lips dry easily from cold dry winters or harsh rays from the sun? Ditch those artificial commercial scrubs and try this DIY 3-ingredient sugar cookie lip scrub for chapped lips


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Chapped Lips? Try This 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub

Exfoliate your lips with this hydrating Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub made with lipid-rich coconut oil.

Do your lips dry easily from cold dry winters or harsh rays from the sun? Ditch those artificial commercial scrubs and try this natural exfoliant made from three edible ingredients that taste like a sugar cookie!

They’ll gently buff away chapped skin and restore hydration to the lips. Plus, you can make it part of your daily shower routine to ensure perfectly kissable lips 365 days of the year!

Not only is coconut sugar a Paleo pantry staple, but it also makes a great topical scrub for the face, body, and lips. Fine sugar granules help polish away dead skin cells while added coconut oil leaves a dewy moisturizer for your lips. Coconut oil can also help combat dry scalp and acne when used on its own.

To create your own sugar cookie lip scrub, start by combining coconut sugar, coconut oil and vanilla extract in a small bowl. 

Tip: Be sure to purchase pure and alcohol-free vanilla extract so the alcohol doesn’t burn or dry out your lips. 

Feel free to experiment with vanilla bean paste or powder instead of extract. Stir all the ingredients together until the texture is similar to wet sand. Scoop it into a small jar with a lid and store in the shower until ready to use.

3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub

Recipe by Jennafer Ashley

Exfoliate your lips with this hydrating Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub made with lipid-rich coconut oil.

Tools:

  • Small bowl
  • 4-6 oz jar with lid

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 t pure alcohol-free vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Mix coconut sugar, coconut oil and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  • Pour into a small jar with a lid.
  • To use: Scoop up approximately 1/8 teaspoon of the scrub with your fingers and gently rub in a circular motion on your lips, then rinse.

Watch this video – DIY SUGAR COOKIE LIP SCRUB



Written by Jennafer Ashley

Author Bio:

Jenna is a Registered Dietetic Technician and recipe developer specializing in healthy eating. She styles and photographs recipes for her website, Fresh and Fit , as well as contributes to a variety of websites. In her free time, Jenna enjoys trying new restaurants and hiking with her German Shepherd.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook


Revealing Here the Amazing Benefits of Essential Oils

 

We all know that a particular smell can evoke a strong memory, such as your father’s cologne, the aroma of meat roasting in the oven, or even the comforting scent of freshly washed towels, but essential oils take it one-step further. Revealing here the amazing benefits of essential oils.


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We all know that a particular smell can evoke a strong memory, such as your father’s cologne, the aroma of meat roasting in the oven, or even the comforting scent of freshly washed towels, but essential oils take it one-step further.

Not only do they each have their own aroma which offers health benefits, they can also treat skin problemsassist with digestion, help you to have a better night’s sleep and even help you to relax and feel more positive about life and certain situations.

Mother Nature always provides a cure for any diseases she also creates, so if you are troubled with dry flaky skina fungal infection, or even the common cold, there are essential oils, which can consider.

You can applying essential oils to the skin, combining them with a carrier oil to give yourself a massage, or warming them to fragrance the air so you can breathe them in and in some cases, you can even consume low amounts.

Although essential oils may seem expensive when you see them standing on the shelf in a very tiny bottle, you simply need to know the effectiveness and potency of what is inside to know that they are worth every penny.

Essential oils are taken from certain plants cells or glands. The smell you breathe from a flower is the essence of the plant that is removed and placed into that little bottle you can buy.

Of course, only a small amount of oil can be found in any one plant, therefore it can take a lot of plants to obtain enough oil to fill a small bottle with essential oils. In fact, it takes roughly 50 roses to create just one single drop of essential oil.

The result is a highly potent extract with a powerful aroma and many health benefits. Due to the potency, only a small amount should be used at any one time. That being said, you will likely keep that little bottle of essential oil around for a long time!

Most people add to their essential oil collection over time, since buying every single oil at once would be expensive and probably unnecessary. You will discover your favorites as you experiment with them.

Lavender is perhaps the most versatile oil. The aroma is relaxing and it also helps heal skin irritation, cuts and bruises. Placing a few drops in your bath or on your pillow can help you to sleep.

Tea tree oil can be used topically and is great for blemishes and fungus. You can use it on athlete’s foot or dab it on acne or spots to aid healing.

Peppermint is stimulating and purifying and it can increase mental alertness when inhaled. You can also mix a drop or two into water and drink to help ease indigestion.

Clove oil is well known to help with toothaches. Use an earbud to dab small amounts of clove oil onto the tooth causing discomfort, doing your best not to get any oil onto your gums.

Oregano oil has natural antibacterial properties and some people like to place a few drops on the tongue to fight the flu.

Grapefruit oil is great for dealing with jet lag and it is also a natural antiseptic, so you can use it not only on yourself but also in homemade household cleansers.

A detailed list of all the benefits of essential oils is far too long for this short introductory article on the subject.

However, it definitely is a subject worth reading more into, as after all, we are all seeking optimal health throughout our lifetime and who better to help heal us and give our body strength than Mother Nature?

Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of essential oil – Top 10 Essential Oils (And How to Use Them) | Ancient Nutrition



Written by the PaleoHacks Team

Author Bio:

PaleoHacks is an online paleo diet community that promotes a healthy lifestyles through primal methods. PaleoHacks started as a way for people share recipes, ideas and general opinions about the Paleolithic lifestyle. Now, whether it be the paleo diet, physical fitness or overall wellness, PaleoHacks has evolved into an online resource for healthy living. check us out on Facebook.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook


Thursday, January 5, 2023

15 Unique Ways to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 

Do you want some interesting ideas to improve your life? How about extra virgin olive oil? What are the benefits of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil? Here are 15 unique ways to use extra virgin olive oil.


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Extra virgin olive oil is so much more than a basic cooking oil. Here are 15 ways you probably didn’t know you could use EVOO!

We all love a drizzle of finishing olive oil on omelets, meats, and other dishes, but it turns out that extra virgin olive oil has all sorts of other uses. Did you know that you can use it as shoe polish, or even as a quick way to treat diaper rash?

Quality matters here. Make sure to find cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil that has not been heated or chemically refined. This processing can damage the delicate antioxidants that give olive oil its many benefits, so you don’t want to purchase anything sub-par.

Read on for 15 unique and genius ways to use olive oil. Some of these will seriously improve your life!

15 Unique Ways to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1. Makeup Remover

You’ve probably heard that coconut oil can be used as a makeup remover – and olive oil works just as well. Just apply a little bit to a makeup remover pad or cotton ball and wipe your makeup right off your face.

Best of all, it also contains wonderfully hydrating antioxidants that fight aging, like vitamin E and polyphenols. Much better than the expensive commercial removers that dry out your face!

2. Massage Oil

Get a boost of moisture when you use olive oil to give a massage. Add one to two drops of your favorite essential oil, mix it well with olive oil, and rub generously over your partner’s back and neck. Then, it’s your turn!

3. Face Moisturizer

Olive oil contains abundant amounts of healthy fats to help keep the delicate skin on your face moisturized. Plus, EVOO has several anti-inflammatory compounds that are great for acne-prone skin, as well as anti-aging antioxidants. Apply a dime-sized amount of olive oil to your face at night, right before bed.

4. Pet Lotion

Olive oil works great as a natural lotion for pets, especially if they have dry, cracked paws due to cold weather or walking on rough terrain or concrete. Try rubbing a little olive oil into your dog’s dry spots to help moisturize and soothe their skin.

5. Hair Mask

Olive oil makes a wonderfully simple hair mask. The abundance of healthy monounsaturated fats deeply moisturizes your strands, while its antioxidant content also nourishes your scalp.

To make your hair mask, gently warm about a ¼ cup of olive oil in a small pan, then apply it to your hair, from scalp to ends. Let the oil sit for 15-20 minutes, then hop in the shower and shampoo as normal.

6. Furniture Conditioner

Even your furniture will enjoy a good dose of olive oil. Add a dash to a cloth or rag, then use it to polish wood surfaces until they shine. Go ahead and smooth it over any area that needs a little touch-up!

7. Exfoliating Scrub

Olive oil is a fantastic ingredient for a DIY exfoliating scrub. Its high antioxidant content delivers age-fighting compounds while you buff away dead skin, making it the perfect double-whammy for soft, glowing skin.

Simply mix 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with 2 tablespoons of honey and a ½ cup of sugar in a glass jar. Use it to scrub your body and face in the shower, then rinse clean.

8. Sunburn Lotion

Aloe isn’t the only way to treat a sunburn! The polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds in olive oil can also help soothe the pain and discomfort of too much time at the pool.  

Treat your toasted skin with a dab of olive oil, or take your summertime skin care regimen to the next level and blend a ¼ cup of olive oil with a tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel. Your sunburn doesn’t stand a chance!

9. Zesty Salad Dressing

Believe it or not, you should always add a little healthy fat to your greens – it helps your body absorb the vitamins from the veggies.  

Whisk up a quick vinaigrette by mixing 2 tablespoons of olive oil with a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, two teaspoons of honey, and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard. You can even jazz it up with a little sea salt, chopped herbs, and minced garlic. Then drizzle all over your favorite salad!

10. Moisturizing Bath Oil

You don’t have to wait to towel off before you moisturize. Simply add 2 tablespoons of olive oil right to your bath, along with a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and soak. Your skin will love the moisturizing effects of the healthy fats since hot water can otherwise dry out your skin.

11. Diaper Rash Soother

Oleocanthal, olive oil’s anti-inflammatory compound, may also help soothe a case of diaper rash. It can help bring down irritation in your baby’s skin, while also moisturizing the area to keep it hydrated and prevent further irritation.Simply clean around the diaper rash, apply a dime-sized dollop, and gently rub in.

12. Lip Balm

You don’t need to venture to the store the next time you run out of chapstick or lip balm: simply wander into your kitchen and apply a small amount of olive oil to your lips. The oil will help deeply moisturize dry lips, while also giving your puckers a nice glowing shine.

13. Paint Remover

If you’re an artist, or you have kids that love to paint, olive oil can help remove those unwanted splatters. It works best for oil-based paints, helping to smooth and dissolve away the paint more thoroughly than water alone.

14. Shaving Cream

It might sound weird, but lots of people swear by using olive oil as a natural shaving cream. It may help your razor glide across your skin more smoothly, which will help you avoid nicks and cuts. In addition, the natural antioxidants in olive oil may also help soothe irritations from shaving.

15. Shoe Shiner

Toss your old chemical shoe-shiner and give your dirty kicks top treatment with a little olive oil. Just like it buffs up tired-looking furniture, it can give your tired shoes a nice conditioning treatment. Simply add a teaspoon or more to a cloth and buff away.

Watch this video to learn about some more unique ways to use extra virgin olive oil – Shape Your Body With Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 10 Amazing Uses & Benefits Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil


The Bottom Line

Olive oil has such an array of unique uses, you’ll most likely be able to get rid of several products in favor of just one bottle of extra virgin olive oil. Try out the tips above and dole out a few tablespoons to spruce up your home or jazz up your bath time routine.

Written by Megan Patiry

Author Bio:

Megan is an inquisitive nutrition and wellness writer harboring an editorial love affair with the decadent and the nutritious. She is a dedicated researcher in all areas of ancestral health, a certified specialist in fitness nutrition, personal trainer, and professional almond milk latte addict.

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