Straight from the olive grove cultivation to your table, O organic extra virgin olive oil is dedicated to those who choose to live in harmony with nature and appreciate its gifts. With its fruity and slightly floral taste, O organic extra virgin olive oil is your perfect choice for dressing and to be used on pasta, vegetables, meat or fish.
Extra virgin olive oil has been known for centuries as one of the main ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet, being rich in elements such fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6), vitamins and polyphenols (such as flavonoids and phenolic acids) which are proven to be extremely beneficial for human health.
The high quantity of active compounds contained in extra virgin olive oil contribute to heart health as observational studies consistently find that those who consume the most have a lower risk of heart disease.
Containing 30 various types of phenolic compounds, extra virgin olive oil is also an extremely powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body against free radicals and slow down aging process. Finally the phytosterols reduce levels of LDL cholesterol in blood and increase the percentage of HDL cholesterol.
US FDA recommends using extra virgin olive oil in daily diet, choose the O one!