Our Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil is bountiful in health benefits, as both our Koroneiki and Athinoelia varieties are high in phenolic compounds. Both are super antioxidants, since Athinoelia shows an extraordinarily high range in tocopherols, reaching 393 mg/kg while the standard is 130-300 mg/kg, followed by our Koroneiki, with 270 mg/kg.
The ancient poet Homer called extra virgin olive oil “the golden liquid”, and from what research has shown us today, its health benefits are extraordinary. What happens when you use olive oil as part of a balanced Mediterranean diet?
- Antioxidant compounds found in olive oil, like polyphenols and tocopherols, have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, promoting heart health and lowering the risk of heart disease.
- Testing shows increased levels of heart-protective HDL, called the “good” cholesterol.
- Decreased blood pressure promotes heart health and longevity.
- Extra virgin olive oil is cholesterol lowering, as it helps keep LDL (“bad " cholesterol) down.
- It promotes digestive health by encouraging the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
- Pure olive oil does wonders with weight management, and it is also a miracle worker when it comes to skin health: Deep hydration, reduced inflammation, puffiness, and appearance of fine lines, as well as gentle exfoliation (through AHAs, the acids which stimulate the shedding of dead skin cells and encourage new cell growth), pure olive oil is a health and beauty elixir.
- Including a pure EVOO like our Gold Of Irida Koroneiki or Athinoelia varieties in your diet may be a key factor to diabetes prevention.
A little seems to go a long way: According to a 2022 study published by Harvard Health, consuming a small amount of olive oil every day may actually help you live longer!
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