Blog Archives: Olive Oil

Where does your olive oil come from?

Where does your olive oil come from?

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Lakonia holds the most favorable conditions in the entire  world for producing the finest quality olive oil. Because Lakonia has hot, dry summers and mild winters, these circumstances have allowed olive trees to flourish since ancient times. And this is where we grow our olives for our BOLD Vrisi36 Olive Oil. Such an adventure, exploring Greece! Episode 104, of My Greek Table, shows Diane in Laconia

Mediterranean Diet to combat Metabolic Syndrome

Mediterranean Diet to combat Metabolic Syndrome

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Following the Mediterranean diet may help reverse a condition known as metabolic syndrome, new research suggests. This particular  study compared a low-fat diet (fad which mainstreamed in the 80’s) to a Mediterranean diet- (a diet which is lubricated in farm-driven, extra virgin olive oil with whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, fish and even a little wine.)  The Mediterranean diet was supplemented with either extra

Refined may be good for some things but not my Olive Oil!

Refined may be good for some things but not my Olive Oil!

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REFINED?  Not in Olive Oil, unless you aren’t into antioxidants! Reading Extra Virgin Olive Oil labels can be a bit daunting.  To enjoy the health benefits and high antioxidant levels, as well as flavor of extra virgin olive oil, stay away from refined and blended olive oils.  As a consumer, it is up to us to do our due diligence regarding what we put into

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