What Is Olive Oil?
This is the liquid fat obtained by spinning the paste from crushed olives into a centrifuge to extract the oil and water. Popular uses for this oil include baking, cooking, or adding it on salad.
What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
Classified as the highest-quality oil you can buy, EVOO should have no defects and should taste like fresh olives. We produce it without using any solvents and make it under temperatures that will not degrade the oil.
EVOO is considered healthier than the other types because of the antioxidants and bioactive compounds from the olives. It is darker in color, thicker, and more flavorful.
What Is Olio Nuovo?
Made during harvest season, this oil must be enjoyed as soon as it comes out of the centrifuge. Compared to the milder taste of EVOO, the Olio Nuovo has an intense flavor and is full of polyphenols, a micronutrient that can help you maintain a healthy cholesterol level.
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Still considered as nature’s most powerful antioxidant, this oil is packed with vitamins E and K. Below are some benefits you can gain by consuming olive oil.
- Improves Overall Heart Health and Prevents Stroke
- Aids Arthritis
- Kills Cancer Cells
- Contains Antibacterial Properties
- Combats Alzheimer’s Disease
- Aids Weight Loss
- Helps Prevent and Maintain Blood Sugar Levels When Battling Diabetes
- Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties (Similar to Ibuprofen)
- Aids in the Elasticity of Your Skin and Keeps You Moisturized
- Helps in Reduction of Depression Risk
- Helps to Protect From Ulcerative Colitis
- Keeps Your Bones and Joints Healthy
Creative Uses for Olive Oil
While it is the healthiest oil to cook with, there are numerous ways of using olive oil. Here are some examples of the uses of this versatile oil.
- Removes Eye Makeup
- Soothes Chapped Lips
- Helps With Stretch Marks
- Use in Place of Shaving Cream
- Rejuvenates Your Hair and Makes It Shiny
- Repairs Cracked Heels and Fingers
- Loosens Gum Stuck in Hair
- Unstick a Zipper
- Dust Furniture
- Shines Stainless Steal
- Sticker Removal
- Works Like WD40 on Squeaky Hinges and Doors