Happy Valentine’s Day in arrears! My name is Kehinde and this will be my first post ever! I am excited about sharing with you the importance of olive oil in our lives. First, olive oil is derived from olives, which are one of the world's most widely enjoyed foods. Olives dated back to at least 5,000 years, when they were cultivated in parts of the Mediterranean, such as Syria, and about 6,000–8,000 years ago in Spain. Olive oil contains high monounsaturated fat, which has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. They also help our respiratory system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, immune system, inflammatory system, and digestive system. In addition, it can decrease the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence; reduce the levels of total blood cholesterol; decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure; and help reduce levels of obesity. There are different types of olive, some of which are extra virgin olive oil, vi...