More about Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is nothing but fruit juice extracted mechanically from olive fruit. There is no heat or chemicals used in the extraction process.

Olive oil contains vitamin E, K, A as well as polyphenols, squalene, oleocanthol, triterpenes and hundreds more micronutrients.

Oleic acid –known as “omega 9-acid”, monounsaturated fatty acid makes up 55-85 percent of the fatty acids in olive oil. Oleic acid aids in keeping our arteries supple and helps prevent cancer.
The free oleic acid – polyunsaturated fatty acid is the main factor used to determine the grade of the olive oil and the lower the better.

Olive oil is not hydrogenated oil. Hydrogenation creates dangerous trans-fats found in margarine and many other packaged foods.

Extra Virgin olive oil is high in polyphenols and monounsaturated fat which contributes to lowering bad cholesterol.

Olive oil together with a balanced diet and regular exercise may help prevent cancer, low blood pressure, reduce the risk of Alzheimers, low the incidence of gallstones, provide heart health benefits.
Olive oil is great for skin and hair care as well.


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