Most of us are aware that extra virgin olive oil has loads of health benefits, is full of delicious flavour and is made from pressed olives. But here are 5 facts about olive oil that you might not be aware of.
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Olive Oil Not Only Good For You But Also The Environment
Large scale olive oil production has previously been accused of causing damage to the environment, although new research indicates that olive oil production as a whole, actually gives back to the ecosystem more than it takes.
SA Olive Awards: Looking For Liquid Gold
Entries have opened for the 2016 SA Olive Awards. Industry association, SA Olive, invites producers to submit their finest, freshly-harvested extra virgin olive oils for this year’s competition by 29 July 2016.
SA Olive Association To Host Olive Oil Tasting Course
For those olive enthusiasts who would like to expand their knowledge or just get acquainted with the tasting practice of olive oil, the SA Olive Industry Association will be offering a unique experience to test out your palette.
Ingredient In EVOO Found To Kill Cancer Cells
The results of the study published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Oncology, have shown that an ingredient in extra virgin olive oil kills a variety of human cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
5 Factors To Look At When Buying Olives
With the recent uproar over counterfeit EVOO, consumers are now educating themselves more and more on how to buy and recognize good quality olive oil. While the table olive hasn’t had much skepticism surrounding the quality, there are certain factors to look for when purchasing olives to ensure you are buying and eating the best.
Willow Creek Goes Gold
The Willow Creek Olive Estate Directors’ Reserve extra virgin olive oil has yet again proven its exceptional quality by being awarded its first international gold medals for the 2016 season.
Olive Trees – A Popular Choice In Landscape Design
The olive tree has been a prized commodity to the Mediterranean region and it’s people for 8000 years. Not only has the olive tree been the symbol of peace in Hebrew and Christian religion for centuries, the olive tree’s beauty has motivated artists through the ages.
EVOO Fights 5 Common Diseases
The health benefits of olive oil are extraordinary, research reveals more benefits almost daily. Here are 5 common diseases olive oil has been found to be effective against.
May Celebrates The Mediterranean Diet
Olive oil plays a big part in the Mediterranean Diet and is considered by many scientists as one of the healthiest diet plans in the world. May is International Mediterranean Diet Month