Olive oil

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Extra virgin olive oil is made simply by crushing olives and extracting the juice. It is the only cooking oil that is made without the use of chemicals and industrial refining. It's simply the juice of fresh, healthy olives which contains the health-promoting nutrients that olive oil is famous for.

Extra virgin is the highest olive oil classification.

HEALTH AND OLIVE OIL

The health benefits of olive oil are unrivaled, and research reveals more benefits nearly every day. In fact, we are only just beginning to understand the countless ways olive oil can improve our health, and our lives. Olive oil is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet — an essential nutritional mainstay for the world's longest-living cultures. Among all its extensive list of phytonutrients, no single category of nutrients is more important than its polyphenols. The polyphenol content of this delicious oil is truly amazing! Most of the polyphenols have been shown to function both as antioxidants and also as anti-inflammatory nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil. Numerous of studies have shown that olive oil have additional beneficial effects on blood pressure, cardiovascular system, skin, bones, digestive tract, obesity, cognitive, rheumatoid arthritis and immune function.

GOOD EXTRA OLIVE OIL IS...

Fruity: Look for pleasant fruit flavors characteristic of fresh ripe or green olives.

Bitter:Fresh olives oil will have a mostly pleasant acrid flavor sensation on the tongue.

Pungent:A peppery sensation in the mouth and throat is a sign of abundant nutrients in good, fresh extra virgin olive oil.

HOW TO EAT IT...

It is a common belief that the food we consume should be our medicine. All that we eat should be of benefit to our body. Olive oil offers a great way to keep the healthy condition of our body. Olive oil makes a good combination for vegetables and meat. It also mixes well with both mixed greens, as well as grain-based salads. Pour some extra virgin olive oil in a dish with herbs and spices such as basil, garlic or rosemary to create an infused oil to as a dip for bread and raw vegetables. Ideal for salad dressings, grilled meat, pasta sauces, oven-baked stews and casseroles. DO NOT FORGET TO EAT... Two Tablespoons of High Quality Olive Oil Every Day Help Protect your self !