Storing
Keep in a cool, dark place
Avoid heat, light and air exposure because it will begin to oxidize and lose its
fruit flavours
Why Olive Oil ?
Because it is the only fat that has taste.
Because olive oil has been recognized as the healthiest choice among other
vegetable oils or any other oil substance, according to scientifically docu-
mented studies.
Olive oil contributes to a balanced diet.
Decreases the bad cholesterol (LDL), without affecting the good cholesterol
(HDL), preventing the accumulation of fibrinoids in the artery walls.
Protects against serious illnesses, such as heart disease, thrombosis, dia-
betes and skin diseases.
Contributes significantly to controlling blood pressure.
Restricts the chances of having breast cancer by 45% and possibly cancer of
the large intestine.
Helps in preventing cell aging, thus enhancing memory functions.
Decreases the chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis, boosts testos-
terone and oestrogen levels.
Enhances sexual stimulation.
Contributes to the creation of a healthy organism by acting positively on the
development of the central nervous system and the bones of the cerebrum
Olive oil is the main fat in the Mediterranean diet.
More and more top quality restaurants, all over the world, embrace the basic
elements of the Mediterranean Diet and serve bread with olive oil and olive
paste instead of butter, they used to do in the past.
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/ TRIIRIS / JUNE 2015
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