Eight surprising uses for olive oil

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  Posted by Jesse Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:13am PDT

  I am A preacher and I use olive oil when I pray for people and on pray cloth A lot of churchers use it when they pray for others

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  Posted by Gabrielle Mon Jul 6, 2009 8:22am PDT

  Olive oil is fantastic, I use it for everything. It is great for all of the above uses, and as mentioned a great moisturizer, especially if you've been in the sun. If you accidentally have burnt yourself, putting on olive oil can help prevent peeling. It really is important to buy the best olive oil you can afford, and that can be fairly expensive, but most americans don't spend enough money on quality food. My favorite brand is Spectrum organic olive oil, I've been using organic olive oils for a long time, but this is the best. If you have never tried organic olive oil, but only used commercial brands like Bertolli, etc, you will look at organic olive oil and not realize what it is. Those cheaper olive oils are usually processed with chemicals, and not really olive oil at all, so needless to say, they won't have any of the benefits mentioned in this article.

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  Posted by rummyb Thu Jul 9, 2009 5:15am PDT

  Thanks for the information aboutthe oil.Iused to use it sparingly but now will more often

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  Posted by poltergeist Thu Jul 9, 2009 7:24am PDT

  I have a Habit of putting it on Bread now instead of Margarine or Butter. When I am having my Dinner I would normally have a Piece of Bread with Olive Oil on it in the Italian Style or French Manner, I have Adopted this through my Holidays in France and Italy over the last Ten Years. So now when I have Run out of Margarine or Butter I put a Drizzle on my Bread. I am now not bothering to Buy any Margarine or Butter at all instead using Olive Oil. Even when putting Marmalade on Bread ,I would Drizzle a bit of Olive Oil on it first instead of Butter or Margarine like I used to do. A Normal Breakfast would be sometimes some whole Grain Bread Toasted then Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil then some Feta Cheese or Edam Slices with Sliced Tomato and Olives and Capers if I have them. Then Drizzle some White Wine Vinegar or Balzamic Vinegar with some more Olive Oil sometimes. If I have Lettuce then it goes on as well. Marvellous Food, Bon Apetit.Dublin Ireland.

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  Posted by Andria Thu Jul 9, 2009 6:02pm PDT

  Thanks for the information! Now my cat will look prettier!

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  Posted by Leann W Thu Jul 9, 2009 6:16pm PDT

  Putting olive oil on a zipper is a terrible piece of advice! Oil stains are some of the hardest to remove from clothing. Swiping waxed paper across the teeth is the cleanest and most efficient way to fix a stubborn zipper. Rubbing a dry bar of soap or a beeswax candle on the zipper is second to the wax paper solution, but can leave behind residue. Oiling a zipper will only cause dust and particles to cling to it,thus making more of a problem.

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  Posted by Leann W Thu Jul 9, 2009 6:24pm PDT

  I have to disagree with putting olive oil on a zipper! Oil stains are some of the hardest to remove from clothing. Swipe a small piece of waxed paper,a beeswax candle, or a dry bar of soap along the stubborn teeth, and the zipper will magically unstick. Oil becomes sticky and will collect dust and eventually the zipper will be worse.

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  Posted by larry Thu Jul 9, 2009 6:28pm PDT

  More uses for olive oil; I use it on everything I can so thanks for the new ideas. LH

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  Posted by THE WATCHER Thu Jul 9, 2009 6:59pm PDT

  To the surprise of many, the best tasting fried or scramble eggs are with extra virgin olive oil. usually just enough to oil the frying pan ,not to float the eggs . Every sandwich (except peanut and jelly or banana ) I use a dash of olive oil and a little Balsamic Vinegar.Even canned veggies take on a fresh taste with olive oil.It beats the heck out of bacon fat .

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  Posted by dawnesta Thu Jul 9, 2009 7:51pm PDT

  Make your own herb infused olive oil by taking a few leaves of basil (or your favorite herb) and putting them in an old spice jar with olive oil. Then use this for dipping bread or on sandwiches or any other use where you just need a few drops for flavor. If you only use a little oil, just top it off each time to keep the leaves covered. My basil grows like crazy in the heat of the summer, so I'm always looking for new uses.

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  Posted by Concerned Thu Jul 9, 2009 8:16pm PDT

  yay olive oil!

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  Posted by ŴĄŤçĦëΓ Thu Jul 9, 2009 9:23pm PDT

  I use olive oil to pop popcorn the old fashioned way. Its the only way to eat popcorn. I also learned that in the dominican republic, they put sugar in their hands, add some olive old and then rub them together for one minute, then rinse. It helps with chapped hands. Does anyone want to know all the uses for baking soda now?

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  Posted by mr jim Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:42am PDT

  kudos to the olive fruit. i had an earache and remembered just in time when i was little my mum used to put olive oil on every ache. i swipe a little on a cotton swab rub it on the spot and voila, the next day no ache. its a miracle of nature so lots of respect to you!!

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  Posted by Irma Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:04am PDT

  My folks never took us to the dr when we were younger. For ear aches and upset tummys, the "aceite de comer" aka Olive Oil would come out!

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  Posted by IgorB Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:02pm PDT

  Also, coming from a certified nutritionist, if you get burned out with Olive Oil...an EQUALLY-HEALTHY alternative is Peanut Oil, particularly the type that is unrefined and unfiltered with labeling that states it as "high-oleic." Most folks are unaware that pound-for-pound, Peanut Oil is actually even higher in Mono-Unsaturated fat than Olive Oil! It is the ONLY OTHER oil that can BEAT Olive Oil and a one-on-one fight, and take its "King of Oils" Title away! No other oils, not even Sunflower or Flax, has as much healthy fats as peanut! Of course, the obvious limitations are that Peanut Oil would only work with folks that do not suffer from nut allergies. Otherwise, consider this as an alternative that can give Olive Oil as run for its money!

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