Saturday, February 2, 2019

Olives

REMARKABLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE

HOW MANY FRUITS ARE MENTIONED IN QURAN? 

There are several verses in Quran talking about the 6 fruits of Paradise,
Including; Date, Olive, Pomegranatebanana and Fig.

1. Olive Mentioned In Quran

"Olive"  in Quran has been repeated seven times Also, Surah Al Mumenoon, Verse 20,pointed indirectly to a tree which gives oil and grows in Sinai Mountain.

"And a tree[Olive] that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows oil and (it is a) relish for the eaters."
(Quran 23:20)

"Allah is the Light of the Heavens and Earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither of the east nor the west, whose oil would grow even if untouched by Fire. 


Light upon light. Allah guides His light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, And Allah is knowing of all things."
(Quran 24:35)


" He causes to grow for thereby of crops, Olives, palm 🌴 trees, grapevines, and from all the fruits. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought 💭. "   Quran 16:11

By the fig and the Olive."  Quran 9:1

"And Olive and palm 🌴 trees."  Quran 80:29


"And it is He who sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby the growth of all things. We produce from its greenery from which We produce grains arranged in layers 

And from palm-trees 🌴 🌴 of its emerging fruit are clusters hanging low. And [We produce] gardens of grapevines and Olives and pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at [each of] its fruit when it yields and [at] its ripening. Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe."
Quran 6:99

" And He it is who causes gardens to grow [both] trellised and untrellised and palm trees 🌴 🌴 and crops of different [kinds of] food and Olives and pomegranates, similar and dissimilar. Eat of [each of] its Fruit when it yields and give its due [Zakkah] on the Day of its Harvest And be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess."
Quran 6:141

" He causes to grow for you thereby the crops Olives, palm tress 🌴 🌴, grapevines and from all the fruits. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought 💭. 
Quran 16:11

2. History Of Olive


According to estimates, the cultivation of olive tree dates back more than 7000 years Archeological evidence indicates that olives were grown commercially Crete as a far  back as 3000 BC, by the Minoan civilization. Ancient Greek literature reveals use of Olive oil for body health. In the context of religious importance, Olive trees and its fruit (Olives) are narrated over several times in the Bible, both in New and Old Testaments as well as in the Quran

2.1 Olives Used As A Medicine 
The Olive tree has a long history of medicinal and nutritional values over the centuries extracts from olive leaf have been used for promoting health and preservation. For instance, ancient Egyptian used the leaves to (mummify Pharoahs: Similarly, they have been valued as famous folk remedy to treat fever and some tropical diseases such as Malaria. 

3. WorldWide Use Of Olives


Due to rising awareness about the beneficial effects of optimal nutrition and functional foods among today's' health conscious cosmopolitan societies, the World Wide 🌍 consumption of olive and olive products has increased significantly", especially in high-income countries such as the United States, Europe, Japan 🇯🇵, Canada, and Australia, resulting in the rapid development of olive based products. The traditional "Mediterranean diet", in which olive oil is the main dietary fat, is considered to be one-of the healthiest" because of its strong association with the reduced incidence of Cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. [1]

4. Health Benefits Of Olive 

The fruit provides calories; contain significant amount of plant-derived anti-oxidants, minerals, phytosterols, and vitamins. Olives are a moderate source of calories; 100g of fruits provide just 15 calories. 

4.1 Lowers Bad And Increases Good Cholesterol. 

Olive composes healthy fat in the forms of Mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) like Oleic acid (18:1) and palmitoleic acid (16:1) that help  lower Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" and Increase High density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol" in the blood.[2]

4.2 Fight Against Heart Disease And Strokes

Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile. Studies suggest that oleocanthal has ibuprofen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like anti-inflammatory activities. The Mediterranean diet
that uses olive and its oil may be responsible in part for the lower  incidences of coronary artery disease. Olive contains a good amount of vitamin E. [3][4]

4.3 Fights Against Cancer And Diabetes

Olive fruit contains tyrosol phenolic compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal. These compounds are responsible for its bitter and pungent taste. Oleocanthal, oleuropein, and its derivative hydroxytyrosol are nature's most powerful anti-oxidants. Together with Vitamin E and carotenoids, they play a vital role fighting against cancer, inflammation, coronary artery disease, degenerative nerve diseases, diabetes... 
Etc. 

World Heath Organization (WHO), recommend that people living in societies with high arteriosclerosis and diabetes rates consume oil that contains at least 30 Percent linoleic acid (present in olives). And this raises the olives worth. Olive oil's most significant health property is it's effects upon cardiac and arterial diseases.

4.4 Good For Breastfeeding Mother's 
Linoleic acid in olives is especially useful for breastfeeding mothers. Any deficiency in this acid shows a child's development and contributes to some skin diseases.
[5] Vitamins E, A, D, and K in oils are essential for bone development and mineralization in children and adults. It strengthens bones by stabilizing calcium. Since it contributes to the natural development of the infants brain and nervous system before and after birth, the only oil recommended to mothers by specialists is olive oil. Aside from having a level of linoleic acid very close to that of mothers milk, it functions as a natural source of nourishment as mothers milk when mixed with non-fat milk. [6]

Due to all these features, olive oil has attracted the attention of specialist in recent years.[7]

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