For a healthy diet it is important to use a varied and diversified diet, which relies on the properties of fruit and vegetables, but also on many other substances beneficial for our health, including olive oil.
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L'extra virgin olive oilit contains the greatest number of polyphenols, squalene and vitamin E, all substances with a powerful antioxidant action.
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The numerousnutritional qualitiesalso derive from theperfect balance of mono fats(over 77%) epolyunsaturated(8%), and the fact that it is low in saturated fat (about 15%), characteristics that differentiate it from any other animal or vegetable fat.
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Furthermore,it is a highly energetic food (899 Kcal per 100 ml)but cholesterol free.
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According to European legislation, an oil is to be considered extra virgin only if mechanically cold pressed and characterized by an acidity equal to or less than 0.8%, as well as precise parameters of flavor, color, smell and appearance. Compared to other oils, in fact, extra virgin olive oil has a lower degree of acidity precisely because of thecold pressing systemof olives by mechanical processes within 24 hours of harvesting.
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Added to this is the fact that the olives are "rigorously" grown with the da methodBiological agriculture, that is, using agricultural production and cultivation methods that use only natural substances. The use ofchemical synthesis substances, such as fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, is strictly prohibited as it can cause serious alterations to the natural habitat and jointly can negatively affect the healthiness and genuineness of food.
According toEC Regulation 1019-2002, organic extra virgin olive oil is obtained, as well as for conventional production, exclusively from olives and solely by mechanical procedures, i.e. through the sole pressure of the olives, this is also confirmed by theRegulation (EU) no. 1169/2011according to which the following wording is mandatory on the label of an organic extra virgin olive tree"Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means".Furthermore, the addition of any chemical additives is not envisaged.
Supporting this production method means developing a production model that avoids the excessive exploitation of natural resources, respecting some technical principles:
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Exclusion of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and allpetroleum products.
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Usinghardy plantsand adaptable to the territory.
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Use oforganic-based fertilizersin order to improve the potential of the land.
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Plant protection based on prevention andrespect for the environment.
The benefits generated by organic farming are innumerableand they are valid both for our land and for the consumer.
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Buying BIO products means choosinghealthier and healthier products for your health, but it also means personally contributing tosafeguarding your planet's resources.
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From various scientific researches it has emerged that the intake of organic extra virgin olive oil in the daily diet is a real panacea for body, mind and heart and helps to lengthen thelife expectation.
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Among the benefits:
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Close friend: thanks to its richness in monounsaturated fatty acids, it is a precious companion for the health of our heart, useful for the prevention of cardiovascular disorders and the risk of thrombosis, stroke, heart attack.
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Prevents and fights diabetes: together with a balanced diet, organic oil helps reduce blood sugar fluctuations after meals.
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Fights hypertension: numerous researches show that the phenolic compounds present in BIO oil play a fundamental role in the prevention of hypertension, but also in the reduction of blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
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Against neurodegenerative diseases: its polyphenols have a beneficial effect on the brain, helping to lower the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
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It prevents high cholesterol: its composition rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps to keep bad cholesterol levels under control, without affecting the amount of good cholesterol.
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It's good for the intestine: in addition to offering emollient and calming effects on the gastrointestinal tract, polyphenols confer anti-inflammatory properties especially in the case of disorders such as irritable bowel and colitis. It is also a highly digestible food and helps the well-being of the stomach and intestines, thanks to its mildly laxative properties.
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Anti-inflammatory and analgesic action: the presence of polyphenols and antioxidant agents favors the anti-inflammatory action on our body and has a protective role against the immune system, thus preventing many autoimmune diseases.
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Anti-aging properties: it is a natural source of vitamin E, a vitamin with a strong antioxidant action that protects our cell membranes from aging processes. It is also a weak vasodilator, antithrombotic and real strengthening of the capillary walls, able to regulate hormonal production and promote an increase in good cholesterol.
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Friend of children: indispensable in feeding children as it cooperates in the formation of bones and the brain, as well as offering excellent help for the immune system.
In the light of the considerations made so far, it is clear that organic extra virgin olive oil is a very strong ally in everyday cooking and is in fact one of the main foods of the Mediterranean diet.
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