Lots of people in the Mediterranean drink about one-fourth of a cup of extra-virgin olive oil every morning. This helps cleanse the body, and gives the body a kick-start for the day. Usually, the small cup of olive oil is followed by a small glass of warm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Some people even suggest that a tablespoon or two of olive oil may be all you need to fully reap its benefits. The consumption of olive oil includes a healthier digestive process as well.Combining olive oil with lemon helps maintain lubricant for digestive mucus which then activates the functions of the gall bladder and living. It’s a process that helps rid the body of constipation. Drinking olive oil in the morning also helps to detoxify the body from habits of a bad diet. The discomfort from the body being toxified can lead to morning discomfort, and there’s no better cure for that than taking a quick drink of olive oil in the mornings. The body has subtle ways of signaling that it is in need of a detox. Signs of this include headaches, slower digestion, and dry mouth.
