Because we are passionate about health and the value of Olive Oil, we want to share with you about what we know to be true. We find it is important to be educated about what we put in and on our bodies as there are many false statements out in the world. You may already be aware of the misconceptions people have about Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) as compared to coconut oil, almond oil, avocado oil, etc. as well as all of the essential oils that are out in the world that are not pure.
Both our "More about our Olive Oil" and our "Facts" page have a lot of great information both on the basics of Olive Oil, it's health benefits and even about fraud in the Olive Oil industry.
Below you will find more of the health benefits Olive Oil can have when added into our daily diets and also some important information we've found that we think you will find informative and helpful for your health and the health of your loved ones.
Both our "More about our Olive Oil" and our "Facts" page have a lot of great information both on the basics of Olive Oil, it's health benefits and even about fraud in the Olive Oil industry.
Below you will find more of the health benefits Olive Oil can have when added into our daily diets and also some important information we've found that we think you will find informative and helpful for your health and the health of your loved ones.
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Olive Oil Consumption Could Lead to a 'Younger Brain' in the Elderly, Researchers Say
A well-known phenolic compound found in olive oil now shows an ability to reverse brain aging. Click here to read the entire article |
Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?
Contrary to what you may have heard, olive oil does not lose its health benefits or become unhealthy when heated. Click here to read the entire article |
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More about EVOO and health from
Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN The role of extra virgin olive oil in improving clinical risk factors A summary of Mary's findings are: Consistent use of extra virgin olive oil of: 3 tablespoons per day for men in about 3 weeks and for women, 2 tablespoons per day for 8 weeks will:
To review Mary's entire presentation click here. Click here to learn about Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Health from Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN Click here to visit our recipe page
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Keto Diet and Olive Oil
Everywhere we turn, we hear people talking about the keto diet. What is it and should you adopt it? If you are going keto, take care of your health and use olive oil instead of saturated fats. The antioxidants in olive oil will help you absorb the nutrients in the small amount of vegetables that you are allowed to consume. As a liquid fat, olive oil is easy to drizzle onto keto meals. And olive oil can improve the flavor of many meals. Click here to read the entire article 
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Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil for your heart
Have you ever wondered which one is better for you? We looked into it and here is what we found.
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Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil linked to weight loss
The study looked at more than 7000 participants who were divided into three groups and were tracked over five years. The first group was asked to follow an unrestricted-calorie Mediterranean diet supplemented with additional extra virgin olive oil; the second group was asked to follow an unrestricted-calorie Mediterranean diet supplemented with additional nuts; and the third group was asked to follow a low-fat diet. More than 90% of the participants were overweight or obese at the time of the study and were between the ages of 55 and 80 years of age. The results showed that all three groups lost weight, but the greatest weight loss came from the group that followed the Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil – 0.88kg compared with 0.60 kg on the low-fat diet. To read the entire study click here |
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Food As Fuel -
Optimize Your Output With Olive Oil Olive oil, long a staple of the Mediterranean diet, can help supercharge your activity and maximize your recovery. This superfood contains phenolic compounds that rebuild muscle, improve cardiovascular health and reduce swelling, perfect for athletes of any age. It can even prevent bone loss in older adults, keeping people in the game longer. Olive oil is is naturally rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), which stimulate protein production on the cellular level. This helps rebuild muscle after tough workouts. As an additional benefit, these MUFAs also help reduce bad choloesterol levels in your blood, which promotes greater cardiovascular health. Active adults will need just 2-3 tablespoons per day to see benefits, so it can easily be incorporated into your regular meals. Click here to learn how to incorporate Olive Oil into your daily diet and to read the entire article. |
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Reasons to Love Olive Oil For Cooking
Americans love olive oil, yet a recent survey showed most users lack confidence in their knowledge about olive oils. Click here to learn the Top reasons you can (and should) love olive oil for cooking |