Arbequina 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Mild Intensity

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Description

Fruity, smooth, ripe olive notes with rich red apple, buttery almond and green artichoke.  The grassy taste is classic to fresh extra virgin olive oil.

Uses

It is wonderful when used for sautéing and baking, in salad dressings and marinades, and for dipping and drizzling.

Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thanks to its status as a spotlight food in the Mediterranean diet, and thanks to extensive research on its unique phytonutrient composition, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult to match health benefits.

Polyphenols have been shown to function as both antioxidants and as anti-inflammatory nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil. Because of the high polyphenol levels, as little as 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day have been shown to be associated with significant health and anti-inflammatory benefits.

• Lowers the risk of Inflammatory and Auto-Immune Disease problems
• Lowers the risk of Cardiovascular/Heart problems (polyphenols)
• Assists with proper balance of LDL and HDL cholesterol
• Digestive Tract benefits
• Support of overall Bone Health
• Improved Cognitive Function
• Olive Oil is not a commonly allergenic food and is not known to contain oxalates or purines