Olive Oil & Health
Oil Mills Roumpedakis Bros | Olive oil of Crete
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Olive oil is the secret of longevity of Greeks since ancient times. Besides others, olive oil was used in antiquity for skin diseases. According to Homer, olive oil is a miraculous source of nutrients for man and he described it as "wet gold."
The beneficial effects of olive oil on health are due to the high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, but also to the high content of antioxidants.
Studies have shown that olive oil protects the heart by controlling and lowering levels of "bad" cholesterol while raising the levels of "good" (HDL) cholesterol.
Nutritional Value per 100g
Energy 3,701 kJ (885 kcal)
Carbohydrates 0 g
Fat 100 grams
Saturated 14 gr.
Mono-unsaturated 73 g
Polyunsaturated 11 g
Omega-3 Fat <1.5 g
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Oil Mills Roumpedakis Bros | Olive oil of Crete
Agii Pantes Apokoronou - Chania, Crete
Tel: 2825071300 Mobile: 6937001347
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