Take a shot of olive oil daily

It reduces inflammation

High-grade extra virgin olive oil contains around 30 polyphenols that act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation in the body. The monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil help increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol while decreasing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

It improves skin
Drinking it will provide known anti-aging compounds, like antioxidants and vitamin E.

It helps with weight loss
In the Mediterranean, many people start their day with a quarter cup of olive oil. The oleic acid in olive oil has a satiating effect. It also slows the absorption of other nutrients, so you’ll feel full longer and won’t need to reach for that mid-morning sugary snack.

It keeps the gallbladder healthy
Drinking olive oil can help increase the production of pancreatic juices and bile. The risk of gallstones decreases and bile is important for the breakdown of fats so they can be absorbed into the intestinal wall.

It helps the colon
The polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil act as antioxidants to rid the body of free radicals that would otherwise damage cells, or even lead to cancer. In fact, a study found that drinking olive oil inhibited colon cancer at various stages of the disease.

It manages blood sugar levels
Olive oil has the ability to keep blood sugar levels low. In one study, blood sugar levels stayed lower on those who ate their meal with olive oil, compared to a group of people eating a meal made with corn oil.