Health Benefits of Olive Oil Shots
Plenty of people use olive oil for cooking. However, few realize the numerous health benefits that olive oil possesses when drinking it, yes drinking it. We were surprised as well so we decided to look into how drinking shots of olive oil can improve your overall health and decrease inflammation.
Benefits of Olive Oil
Even if you’ve never heard of this particular ritual before, drinking olive oil dates back to ancient times and is still quite a common practice in the Mediterranean.
Drinking just a tablespoon a day can begin to help you with various ailments. Olive oil is one of the richest plant sources of monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFA), which are some of the healthiest fats and should be a primary source in your diet. MUFA has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and promote a healthy heart.
Olive oil can also help to relieve constipation, stabilize high blood sugar, and reduce inflammation. The anti-inflammatory compounds of olive oil can help to relieve pain associated with inflammation in your body.
Saint Supply
A company that is aiming to reintroduce this practice to everyone’s daily routine is Saint Supply, a female-founded company dedicated to health and vitality.
Saint Supply offers a bottle of high-quality olive oil, called Living Elixir, priced at $68. They offer a subscription service that reduces the bottle price. They recommended that you start small, with a daily tablespoon of Living Elixir either right in the morning, at lunchtime, or even right before bed to establish a routine that is easy to keep.
