We are talking about an authentic elixir of long life, a world heritage of humanity, the most powerful antioxidant existing in nature, a functional food, the only vegetable condiment fat existing in the world, an indispensable ingredient of a healthy and balanced diet, easily assimilable into any diet …and it costs little too!!
Have you guessed it? A few more clues…
Slows down skin aging, Strengthens, gives elasticity and shine to nails and hair, Protects the intestine, Prevents hypertension and heart disease
I’m talking about Evo, extra virgin olive oil, an authentic gift of nature because it is the only condiment product obtained solely and exclusively from the pressing of the olive
It is its purity that makes it unique, and unfortunately also the object of counterfeiting by unscrupulous traders. If it is not pure, not only does it not produce benefits but it has deleterious effects on our health
So: How to recognize quality extra virgin olive oil?
I’ll explain it to you! Here are some very simple rules:
– The wording “Extra virgin olive oil” must be present on the label and not “olive oil” or “Virgin olive oil”… they are very different things. Furthermore, do not choose the raw one (it gives an excellent flavor but degrades within a few hours) and only choose the one with the wording “cold pressed” because despite having a lower yield it retains its natural qualities
– If possible, favor those grown on the hills at a height between 200 and 500 meters above sea level because they contain more oleic acid
– Consume a maximum of 40 grams per day (4 tablespoons)… which is why I say it costs little, no more than 1 dollar per day
– Smell it, you must smell the olive, if you don’t smell it it could be old or counterfeit
– Taste it, you must feel spiciness and bitterness
– Check that less than a year has passed since the packaging date
– to produce one liter of extra virgin olive oil you need at least 4.5 kg of olives to which add packaging costs, transport etc…be wary if the cost of the bottle in the USA is less than 20 dollars
– Store it in steel or non-transparent glass containers away from light, wind and heat sources
The conscious consumption of evo is one of the most important secrets of the longevity typical of Mediterranean peoples, following these rules it will become an elixir of long life for you too
Furthermore, it is a versatile food capable of surprising guests with combinations that will leave them breathless without the need for any other gastronomic knowledge. To learn more about the topic or buy quality extra virgin olive oil in Italy and have it shipped, write to me, read the other articles or sign up for my course on yellow gold