High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the liquid gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is widely considered one of the healthiest oils on the market. In ancient Greece, it was referred to as ‘Liquid Gold’ because it was so highly valued for its medicinal and beauty benefits. EVOO is a monounsaturated fat, which […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and how it can help Diabetics Diabetes: A Chronic Global Heath Issue Most food is converted by the body into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream signalling the pancreas to release insulin enabling the blood sugar to enter cells and then be used as energy. Diabetes is a serious […]
Keto: much more than a weight loss program The Ketogenic Diet (Keto) is a low carbohydrate diet often associated with quick weight loss. The way the diet works is that calories are consumed primarily from eating proteins and fats rather than refined sugars and carbohydrates. When the body consumes less than 50 grams of carbohydrates […]
What is Crystallisation? When honey turns from a liquid state to a semi solid state this process is called crystallisation. It is a completely natural process and over time almost all pure raw honey will crystallise, albeit at different rates and consistencies depending on several factors. Why does crystallisation occur? Because honey contains approximately […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Why Fresh is always best! Why Freshness of EVOO is important Unlike wine, Olive Oil does not improve with time. Like all fruits, the flavour and nutritional goodness are at their peak when they are first harvested and pressed. These qualities degrade after some months, so many of the potential benefits […]
The saying ‘beauty radiates from within’ is often understood with respect to individual personality and character, but it is also true in the sense that what we eat can fundamentally impact our external appearance. As the largest organ in the body, our skin is the major interface between us and the external environment, so it […]
INFUSED OLIVE OILS: A GOURMET INGREDIENT FOR EXCEPTIONAL AROMA AND TASTE: Yesterday was a great day. At 9.30am I received notification from a courier that there were only 26 stops before my parcel containing a shipment of November Organic Infused Olive Oil would be with me. In an age of what seems like endless lockdowns, […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): A Superfood for Kids A good parent will go to any lengths to ensure their children grow up healthy and happy, even if their child does not appreciate it at the time. I can still remember my dad painstakingly forcing my sister and I to drink a daily tablespoon of […]
