Description
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced from certified organic olives, the growing, harvesting, manufacturing and packaging of which has been reviewed by an accredited organic certifying agency for USDA and EU standards. Our oil is produced within 2 hours of picking the olives from the trees. After they are ground into paste and spun in a centrifuge to extract this high-quality oil, the first cold extracted, unfiltered oil is subjected to natural static decantation and preserved in an inert atmosphere. The result is an excellent quality olive oil, of very low acidity (0.15%) and a very high level of antioxidants.
Various healthcare associations suggest consuming 2 tablespoons of olive oil a day, may reduce the risk of heart disease, due to its monounsaturated fat content. Extra virgin olive oil also contains polyphenols which act as antioxidants, Vitamin E, and a small amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Many health benefits associated with the consumption of extra virgin olive oil have been discovered, more of which are outlined below.
Health and Nutrition
CHOLESTEROL
Just two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day has shown to help lower total cholesterol by helping to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Even more, it has shown to help improve HDL cholesterol, thus improving the critical balance between LDL and HDL.
ALZHEIMER’S
Studies have shown that oleocanthal, a polyphenol found in extra virgin olive oil, has the potential to reduce cognitive decline that comes with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. Polyphenols, powerful antioxidants found in extra virgin olive oil, also help to combat the oxidative stress associated with aging.
PREGNANCY AID
Not only can olive oil application assist in avoiding stretch marks, consuming extra virgin olive oil while pregnant may improve your child’s psychomotor reflexes and more.
SKIN SAVIOUR
Extra virgin olive oil helps with anti-ageing, osteoporosis and skin damage.
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