15 alternative uses of olive oil

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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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