This is Something I Never Thought of Drinking for My Health.

Even though I use it every day.

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Not long ago, I wrote in The One Beauty Product I Truly Love about the jojoba oil I apply to my skin.

Other than almond oil, which I also use as a topical oil, olive oil is the only other oil I use.

I absolutely love olive oil, and I use it quite liberally.

What I didn’t realise is that if you drink a shot every morning, it has some wonderful benefits.

The possible benefits of drinking olive oil.

• If you drink a shot of olive oil every morning, it can help your joints. This is due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
• Olive oil contains large amounts of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of serious diseases and promote heart health.
• Olive oil may help reduce weight when used in conjunction with a Mediterranean diet or an already healthy diet. However, the study results are inconsistent regarding the likelihood of weight gain or loss when consuming olive oil. I am guessing it will depend on the rest of your diet and how it affects you.
• Digestive health improves when imbibing olive oil, as it has antibacterial properties. Olive oil fights up to eight strains of bacteria.