Is extra virgin olive oil good for your health?

Absolutely! Extra virgin olive oil is know for it's anti-inflammatory properties, and it's been said that the more pungent smelling the extra virgin olive oil, the higher the level of anti-inflammatory compounds the oil has.

Some other well-known health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are:

• it can boost skin and hair health

• it can protect against diabetes

• protects against insulin resistance

• reduces heart problems and high blood pressure

• improves blood cholesterol levels

• assists in weight loss and boosts your metabolism

• protects against Osteoporisis

• prevents gallstones

• fights mood disorders and depression

Some of our customers take a teaspoon of our olive oil a day and swear by it. We're not health experts, so we recommend doing your own research and talking to your physician before specifically including extra virgin olive oil as a health supplement to your diet.