Oil up and look fabulous.

Don’t hit Neiman’s for the fountain of youth, hit Olivier’s, Henry’s or Whole Foods for the most ancient Mediterranean medicinal around: olive oil. Here are six quick reasons to oil up:

1. It’s good for your heart, as it increases good HDL cholesterol, lowers bad LDL, and reduces other harmful blood fats (triglycerides).

2. It has plant antioxidants that protect against cancer-causing cell damage.

3. It keeps blood pressure down to a healthy 120/80.

4. It helps you lose weight with a fuller flavor, so less is needed for great taste (Weight Watchers swears by it).

5. It’s said to get rid of headaches: olive oil contains oleocanthal, a natural compound that, like ibuprofen, blocks pain-producing and inflammatory substances.

6. And it’s good for your skin and hair.

So skip the chemical fountains of youth, the new diet fad, the fake butters and get real with oilve oil ... on veggies, salads, breads, popped popcorn and anything else you can get creative with. 2 tablespoons daily, pure extra virgin and cold pressed.

O & Co at Fashion Island has amazing oils to sample. Flavors from everyday to those with a kick. And they have organic olive oil cosmetics for extra be-good-to-yourself.

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