Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

FINNISS ESTATE THE HEALTHIER CHOICE

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the best condiments available today for a healthy diet. Nutritionists the world over agree that it is a key element in the Mediterranean diet, held to be a shining example of a balanced diet.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil stands out among other vegetable oils thanks to its special nutritional qualities and inherent physical properties, linked to its fatty acid composition and the presence of valuable minor elements. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is therefore a valuable cooking aid partly because it is tasty, but also because it is a precious health resource with numerous benefits for our general well-being.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS INCLUDE
  • Cholesterol free, and helps to reduce harmful cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.
  • Rich in Vitamin E and is also a natural storehouse for vitamins A, D and K.
  • It is a good source of anti-oxidants that fight the ‘free-radicals ‘which have been linked to cancer.
  • Can benefit non-insulin dependent diabetes because it is a mono-saturated fat.
  • Can help the digestive system function more effectively.

RECIPES: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND TABLE OLIVES

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CHOCOLATE CAKE MADE WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

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ROAST CAPSICUM AND ZUCCHINI PIZZA WITH FETA, KALAMATA OLIVES AND ROCKET

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MEDITERRANEAN FISH WITH LECCINO OLIVES AND TOMATOES

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