Healthy fat or not healthy fat? From the strictly chemical point of view, olive oil contains 99,9g of fat for 100 g.. Out of these 14,46 will be saturated fatty acids which are different depending on the type of oil. But the basis, as in all other oils, will remain fat. It will not turn…
Raw or cooked? Two spoons a day keep a doctor away! Seems easy, doesn’t it? Olive oil is famous around the world for its healthy properties, and as part of a Mediterranean diet. Italian cuisine wouldn’t be as it is without the Italian olive oil. Pure extra virgin olive oil is best consumed fresh and…
How to choose the best olive oil Olive oil is currently produced in about 30 countries. Its glory as one of the most – if the not the most – healthy option for dressing food has become widespread. So more and more countries join the Mediterranean region to produce the elixir of health. Olive oil…
Decide on the purpose Olive oil for a delicious healthy dish, olive oil for hair, for massage, for frying, as a basis for a home-made shampoo – how to choose olive oil for what you need? Price is one obvious limitation. A healthy and delicious choice that you are supposed to taste and enjoy will…
What is healthier to add to one’s everyday diet, olives or the olive oil? Both olives and olive oil are very healthy foods. The fruits of the olive tree (olives) contain important antioxidants and polyphenols, which have a beneficial effect on the heart, blood vessels. Besides, they are believed to prevent many serious diseases, including…
Is Olive Oil Healthy? Extra virgin olive oil health benefits have been a subject for scientific research for decades. Let’s see what they found! Below we showcase a few conclusions found on the following sources: The New England Journal of Medicine, British Medical Journal, JAMA Internal Medicine Is Olive Oil Healthy? Extra virgin olive oil…
