Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, First Press - 16 ounces
Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from a 600 year old olive oil farm in Italy. A product of Italian sustainable agriculture this is by far teh Empress of Olive Oils.
This is the type of Extra virgin olive oil has been proven, and is approved by the FDA to reduce weight and help maintain heart health.
eSutras Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil is extracted from the cold pressing of organic olives by traditional methods that guarantee all the pure nutrients and full taste of a freshly pressed oil.
The nose catches fresh green fields, with hints of pepper and fennel, with nuances of chestnut, sweet spice and fresh-cut grass.
The slightly pungent aftertaste unmistakable in the first lick of use is courtesy of the high content of phenols and tocopherols, a natural antioxidant that has beneficial properties.
This oil has bold flavor with a robust pungency - the pepper in the back of your throat announces its polyphenolic freshness.
Research shows that replacing other fat intakes with monounsaturated fat, (the kind found in olive oil) helps people lose a moderate amount of weight without additional food restriction or physical activity. So just imagine what adding a lower–calorie diet and increased physical activity (which is always a good idea) to the consumption of monounsaturated fats like olive oil could do for your weight–loss efforts.
A number of studies showed that when people substituted monounsaturated–fat–rich olive oil for saturated fat, they either maintained their weight or lost weight. A diet high in monounsaturated fat and low in carbohydrates actually resulted in more weight loss than a low–fat, high–carbohydrate diet.
Some scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tbsp. of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil.
Health Benefits of Italian Olive oil
Italian Olive Oil is a star not only in the culinary world, but also is known for its many health benefits. Olive oil contains vitamins A, D, K and E, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.
Italian Olive Oil is also known to be anti-inflammatory, may lower blood pressure and is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Aside from its great health benefits it's also highly regarded in the cooking world as a tasty, clean, cooking oil. Baking sautèing and replacement of regular culinary vegetable oils in recipes are all recommended uses of this fantastic oil.
Olive oil is also enjoyed for its moisturizing properties and is used in skin and hair care products such as soaps and moisturizers.
