Health

THE HEALTH BENEFITS
OF OLIVE OIL

The Mediterranean Diet is – A Recipe for Wellness – and Organic Olive Oil is the Common Denominator in a true Mediterranean Diets. Unadulterated good quality Organic Olive Oil is an essential nutritional mainstay, a true SUPERFOOD that offers unrivalled health benefits.

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Let us take a step back and ask why do we need oils in our diet?

Dietary fats are essential for overall health, and they serve several important functions in the human body;

  • Energy Source: Fats are a concentrated source of energy.

  • Nutrient Absorption: Fats are necessary for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and certain phytochemicals.

  • Cell Membrane Structure: Fats, particularly phospholipids, are integral components of cell membranes.

  • Brain Health: The brain contains a significant amount of fat, particularly omega-3 fatty acids. These fats, are essential for brain development and function.

  • Hormone Production: Fats are involved in the production of various hormones that play a vital role in growth, development, and metabolism.

  • Protection of Organs: Adipose tissue, where fats are stored, provides cushioning and protection for vital organs like the kidneys.

  • Temperature Regulation: Adipose tissue also serves as insulation and helps regulate body temperature.

  • Flavour and Palatability: Fats enhance the sensory experience of eating and can make meals more enjoyable.

  • Satiety: Foods that contain fats often increase feelings of satiety or fullness. This can help regulate food intake and reduce overall calorie consumption.

Why are some olive oils different from others, particularly ours?

Because of the biophenols in the Oil, not just because of the fatty acids. These bio active compounds are the components of olive oil that are truly beneficial for our health.

It is important to understand that while olive oil is composed of 95% fatty acid molecules joined together, known as triglycerides, the key contributors to the health properties of real olive oil are a multitude of bioactive compounds that are present in that magic 5% of all good olive oil, that nobody ever talks about.

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That 5% Is 90% of our core mission of. The active compounds we are talking about, are Biophenols, Phytosterols, Squalene, Tocopherols and Hydroxyterpenic acids. There are a wide range of well-evidenced health benefits related to consumption of Olive Oil rich in these biophenols, amongst them:

  • Prevention of Overall Mortality

  • Prevention of CVD, Coronary Heart Disease, and Myocardial Infarction

  • Prevention of Diabetes or improved Glycaemic Control in existing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

  • Reduction in Overall Cancer Incidence

  • Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases

  • Prevention of Mood Disorders

  • Reversal of Fatty Liver Disease

  • Prevention of Overweight and Obesity

There are several EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) health claims approved on olive oil with the chemical properties of ours:

Substance

Claim Conditions of use of the claim

Olive oil polyphenols

Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress

The claim may be used only for olive oil which contains at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives (e.g. oleuropein complex and Tyrosol) per 20 g of olive oil. To bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil.

Oleic acid

Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat.

The claim may be used only for food which is high in unsaturated fatty acids, as referred to in the claim high unsaturated fat as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and subsequent amendments A claim that a food is high in unsaturated fat, may only be made where at least 70 % of the fatty acids present in the product derive from unsaturated fat under the condition that unsaturated fat provides more than 20 % of energy of the product.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin E as referred to in the claim source of vitamin e as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and subsequent amendments.

Monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.

The claim may be used only for food, which is high in unsaturated fatty acids, as referred to in the claim high unsaturated fat as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and subsequent amendments. The claim may only be used on fats and oils

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