The nutritional value and healing properties of olives have been known for a long time, and they are often used in cooking. The many positive effects of olive oil on the human body make this Mediterranean plant an essential food for a healthy diet.

Olives are low in calories while being rich in iron, vitamin E and phytochemicals, which help protect the entire organism.    

 

 

 Normally, most of us distinguish between green and black olives, but what exactly is the difference?

Green olives are generally harvested before full ripeness and therefore contain more polyphenols, while black olives are harvested when ripe and contain more oil.

Olives contain a lot of fat, most of which consists of monounsaturated oleic acid, which is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Of the various phytochemicals found in olives, the best-known is oleuropein, which is characterised by a strong antioxidant effect.

Phytochemicals in olives are generally associated with protecting the body against cancer and better calcium absorption in the bones. 

Although it is often said that you should not fry in olive oil, this is not true. Olive oil has an advantage over other oils and is stable at high temperatures. When frying, a crust forms that prevents the oil from being absorbed by the food, which in this way actually retains its active ingredients. At room temperature, olive oil melts away from the food, leaving it healthier and less greasy. Using olive oil improves digestion and protects against gastritis and gallstones.

 

 Olive oil for hair and skin  

Olive oil produced by cold pressing, especially virgin and extra virgin olive oil, is also used for cosmetic purposes, as it makes hair shiny and healthy and skin soft and beautiful. 

 

 

Here are some hair mask tips   

1. Olive oil and avocado mask for split hair

        Ingredients:

Preparation: Blend the avocado, olive oil, honey and yoghurt in a mixer. Apply the mask to damp hair from the roots to the ends. Leave on for 40-45 minutes. Rinse well and wash with shampoo and conditioner.

 

2. Olive oil and banana mask for dry hair

Preparation: Mix all ingredients. Apply to the entire hair, especially the ends. Leave on for 30 minutes. Wash your hair with warm water, shampoo and conditioner. 

 

3. Olive and coconut oil mask for damaged hair

Regardless of how olive oil is consumed, it has a number of positive effects on the body.

 

 From our range, we recommend  Extra virgin olive oil Ol Istria 

 Extra virgin olive oil Ol Istria has been synonymous with and a quality standard for Istrian olive oils for years, as confirmed by the numerous awards this oil wins year after year. Under the name Ol Istria, there are varietal olive oils made from Picholine, Pendolino, Ascolana, Leccino and the autochthonous Istarska bjelica variety, as well as extra virgin olive oil produced by selecting several olive varieties of excellent quality.