Picual 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil

August 26, 2008 in EVOO
Tags: Australia, cholesterol, EVOO, HDL, LDL, Picual

Picual (imported from Australia) is a medium bodied and medium flavored oil with a classic Spanish taste and texture. This oil has a sweet buttery flavor and a nice ripe tomato aroma when warmed. It is a very good choice for sauce making, and whenever a bit more flavor is desired.
Not to mention, Picual is [...]

Good Fats, Bad Fats, and Cholesterol

August 25, 2008 in Health & Facts
Tags: cholesterol, EVOO, HDL, heart, LDL, Mediterranean Diet, Monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturates

Researchers have demonstrated the various health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in both clinical and experimental studies. The fatty acid composition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is, on average: 75% monounsaturates, 13% polyunsaturates and 12% saturates on average. Monounsaturated fat is the preferred type of fat that is a necessary part of a [...]