OIL FROM RIPE OLIVES FROM OUR FARMS
Harvested by hand.
Arbequina extra virgin olive oil is known for having a smooth and fruity flavor, with notes of apple and almond.
It is a high quality olive oil that is used in a variety of dishes, from salads to meat and fish, to enhance its flavor.
Its smoothness and fruity flavor make it very versatile in the kitchen.
Extra Virgin Yellow Oil Arbequina 100% Arbequina 500ml
Unlike most fruits, olives are low in carbohydrates and high in fat. Despite being high in calories, they are indispensable for the proper functioning of the body and help prevent many diseases.
Fats
Olive oil contains mainly oleic acid (73%), a monounsaturated fatty acid that reduces LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol levels. This has an antiplatelet and antihypertensive effect.
It also contains polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, compounds that the body cannot synthesize naturally and that, therefore, we must incorporate with the diet. Some examples are linoleic acid (5%) and linolenic acid (1.5%). Both acids have anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and antiplatelet aggregation properties.
Vitamins
In a balanced Mediterranean diet, it is advisable to consume 50 grams of olive oil per day, with 80% of both vitamin E and vitamin K of the recommended daily amounts.
Vitamin E, mainly alpha-tocopherol, gives it a great antioxidant property, which favors vasodilation and helps to avoid arteriosclerosis problems.
Vitamin K helps increase bone density and plays an important role in preventing Alzheimer's disease, as it protects brain neurons.
It also has carotenoids, which act as a precursor of vitamin A, a major body antioxidant. The daily recommendations cover 10%.
Phytosterols
Phytosterols are cholesterol-like structures that help lower blood cholesterol levels. They are water-soluble and that is why refined oils contain a lower amount.
Polyphenols or phenolic compounds
Inhibit the oxidative process because they have a high antioxidant capacity. Refining systems drastically modify their content. The riper the olive is, the less antioxidants it will have.
Controls diabetes
It regulates insulin production and controls blood glucose levels. A diet rich in olive oil can reduce insulin needs in diabetic patients.
Digestive action
Olive oil decreases gastric secretion and facilitates intestinal transit. Recommended for people with constipation problems.
Slows down skin aging
Olive oil protects the dermis from the effects of free radicals, delaying skin aging. Vitamin A helps to maintain a good condition of tissues, such as skin and mucous membranes, so it is essential for eye health.
