Ever wonder why the olive tree is a symbol of peace?
Today olive oil is mainly used in cooking and olive trees are cultivated to produce olives and oil, yet in the past both served a much greater function from medicinal cures to victory crowns.
Discover the stories, legends and myths behind the olive oil you eat every day:
In fact, early Middle Eastern civilizations relied on olive oil to cure everything, and to this day many continue to drink it daily to keep the body healthy.