Health

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an intrinsic part of the Mediterranean Diet, a well-known diet associated with longer life spans and less instances of common diseases like heart disease and high blood pressure. A 2015 scientific review conducted in Spain found that “virgin olive oil significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease clinical events,” suggesting that it is good for the heart on a very broad level. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is naturally high in monounsaturated fats and these quite simply are healthy or good fats. Good fats are an essential part of our diet and promote brain function; our brain cells rely heavily upon them. Recent research also indicates that there is an inverse relationship between the consumption of monounsaturated fats and age related cognitive decline.

Foods that are high in unsaturated fats, such as Extra Virgin olive oil, are usually liquid at room temperature, whereas foods that are high in saturated fats, such as butter and coconut oil tend to be solid at room temperature.

Oleic Acid is the principle monounsaturated fatty acid present in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The percentage content of Oleic acid or good cholesterol in Peridot Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils is a high 74.68%. Another important compound found in Extra Virgin Olive Oils are Polyphenols, which have been shown to have beneficial properties in the prevention and management of type II diabetes along with containing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Peridot Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils contains no trans fats, is all natural, gluten free, vegan and free from any additives.