Make your own furniture polish
Another thing to add to your list of olive oil benefits includes shining up furniture in a jiff! Restore the lost luster of your wooden furniture by whipping up some serious homemade furniture polish that’s just as good as any of the commercial stuff. Combine 2 parts olive oil and 1 part lemon juice or white vinegar in a clean recycled spray bottle, shake it up, and spritz on. Leave on the mixture for a minute or two, then wipe off with a clean terry-cloth or paper towel. In a hurry?
Research from Harvard and the University of Navarra links regular olive oil consumption to lower Alzheimer’s risk. Some studies suggest that the phenolic compounds in olive oil can inhibit cancer cell growth. Researchers often point to the Mediterranean diet — rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains — as one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. Populations in countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain have among the lowest rates of heart disease and obesity.
