Olive oil has a healthy reputation as it is a monounsaturated fat and contains antioxidant properties. Research has shown olive oil to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and ease the aging process. Olive oil has even been reported to aid weight loss and maintain healthy bones.
Beneficial components of the oil include:
- Chlorophyll
- Magnesium
- Polyphenols
- Vitamins A, E, K
This good news may lead health conscious individuals to include it in the diet. But before adding it, consumers need to be aware that they may actually be posing a health risk, depending on the brand chosen. Most commercial olive oil producers rely on heat or chemical extraction methods, which leads the oil to become toxic or rancid. These methods are chosen because they are faster and more economical. Also, producers are allowed to label a bottle as olive oil even though it contains a small portion of olive oil added as flavoring to another type of oil, often one that is rectified (a defective oil that is stripped of flavor, fragrance, and nutrition).
Therefore, the consumer may need to do some research to find a manufacturer who cares about the health of the consumer by ensuring the integrity of the production process. Few producers remain. One such company is Scaibica’s, producers of 100% organic extra virgin olive oil in America since 1936 using the first cold pressed extraction method. This process leaves the natural flavor, aroma, and texture of the fruit.
Contact Information:
Sciabica’sP. O. Box 1246
Modesto, CA 95353-1246
Web site: http://www.scaibica.com/
1-800-551-9612
Three Cheers For: Blue Canoe Organics
While cotton may be the fabric of our lives, its growth and manufacturing process requires about twenty-five percent of all pesticides used worldwide. Then chemicals are added in the manufacturing process, causing the fibers to become brittle and leaving toxic residues on the material. The use of pesticides and chemicals have a negative impact on our health, the health of the workers involved in the manufacturing process, and the health of our environment.
Blue Canoe Organics supplies quality garments made from organic cotton, which are actually softer and last longer. In addition, Blue Canoe supports manufacturing in the USA.
To obtain a catalog, call 1-888-923-1373 or visit them online at: http://www.bluecanoe.com/.
GIVE ME FIVE
Five ways to protect the benefits of olive oil:
- Don’t cook with it (consider butter or coconut oil for cooking)
- Store in glass, not plastic or metal
- Store away from heat
- Store in a dark place
- Keep tightly sealed
