15 alternative uses of olive oil
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OLIVE OILOLIVE OILOLIVE OIL
1 SHAVE WITH IT
1 SHAVE WITH ITFor an amazingly close and smooth shave, simply replace your commercial shaving cream with E.V.O.O.
2WOOD FURNITURE
POLISH
2 2WOOD FURNITURE
POLISHMix the juice from 1 lemon with 1 teaspoon of each water and olive oil and you have a fresh smelling
furniture polish !
23 SOFTEN
HANDS
3 SOFTEN HANDS
Massage 1/4 teaspoon of E.V.O.O. into your hands and you will feel the difference !
4FIX A STUCK ZIPPER
4 4FIX A STUCK ZIPPER
As easy as adding a couple drops of E.V.O.O. to your stuck zipper and you’ll be zipping in no time. But be careful not to get on your clothes !
45SAFEGUARD
FRYING PANS
5 5SAFEGUARD FRYING PANS
You can prevent rust and loss of luster, as well as enhancing a pan’s cooking life, by lightly oiling the inside of the pan after each cleaning.
56 SUNBURN
TREATMENT
6 SUNBURNTREATMENT
Mix E.V.O.O. with equal amounts of water and beat until it emulsifies.You have yourself an
all-natural sunburn remedy !
7 REPELINSECTS
7 REPELINSECTS
Did you know mosquitos are less likely to bite skin that is covered in
olive oil ?
8SHINE YOUR PET’S COAT
8 8SHINE YOUR PET’S COAT
Olive oil added to your pet’s food on a regular basis can help maintain and give your pet a beautiful,
shining coat.
89RELIEVE
MUSCLE CRAMPING
9RELIEVE MUSCLE
CRAMPINGAn application of olive oil mixed with a few drops of clove oil can
help relieve cramping or stiffness.
910REDUCE THE
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
10REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
Take 2 teaspoons of olive oil before going out drinking on the
town. The olive oil will help prevent the alcohol from entering
your bloodstream as quickly.BEER PREMIUM
BEER
11EASE ARTHRITIS AND BURSITIS SYMPTOMS
11EASE ARTHRITIS AND BURSITIS SYMPTOMS
1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 hour before breakfast has been proven to help ease the symptoms of arthritis
and bursitis.
12LUBRICATE GEARS
12LUBRICATE GEARS
Olive oil can be used to lubricate almost any item that has mechanical
gears and/or moving parts.
13HELP WITH
DIGESTION
13HELP WITH
DIGESTION
Taking 1 tablespoon of E.V.O.O. upon rising and before eating is proven to help stimulate digestion, as well as reduce stomach acid !
14CONDITION
DRY HAIR
14CONDITION
DRY HAIR
Olive oil does two things to the hair: increases its strength as well as improving its overall flexibility.
15PRESERVE
FOOD IN OLIVE OIL
15PRESERVE
FOOD IN OLIVE OIL
For centuries before refrigeration people used olive oil to preserve meats, fish, vegetables, cheeses, and even to seal wine ! Olive oil provides a seal that can delay oxidation, deterioration, and mold.
SOURCE:Firenze, Carol. THE PASSIONATE OLIVE: 101
Things To Do With Olive Oil. New York. Ballantine Books. 2005.
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