-Is rich in vitamins K and E
-May reduce your risk of chronic diseases
-Has strong anti-inflammatory properties
-May help prevent strokes
-Is protective against heart disease
-Lowers blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels
-In moderate intake may even aid weight loss
-May fight Alzheimer's disease
-May reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk
-The antioxidants in Extra Virgin Olive Oil have anti-cancer properties
-Can help treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
-Has antibacterial properties and has been found to be particularly effective against Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacterium that can cause stomach ulcers and stomach cancer
Cooking with EVOO*
Contrary to popular belief Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect for cooking, and is the primary cooking oil used across the Mediterranean.
Even when heated to high temperatures, olive oil still maintains most of it nutritional properties. Furthermore, it has been proven that cooking vegetables with Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes the plant phenols more bioavailable to the human body.
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet cannot be discussed without including olive oil. Created from one of the first plants domesticated by humans, this completely natural product has been proven to be one of the healthiest, most beneficial foods on our planet.
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