Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Mediterranean diet.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is regarded as the highest grade olive oil processed from the pressing of good quality olives.

For an olive oil to be labelled “Extra Virgin” the International Olive Council (IOC) states it must meet certain chemical criteria and pass tasting benchmarks determined by a sensory panel trained to IOC standards.

Olive oil is the healthiest oil being RICH in monounsaturated fats and contain a wide variety of antioxidants. In addition, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean style diet which evidence suggests is good for weight control and heart health.

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