Extra virgin olive oil: Organic, cold pressed and very low acidity level. Can I cook with it? YES!
Extra virgin olive oil : What are the benefits of its consumption? Does it also contains powerful anti-cancer substances? Numerous scientific evidence and clinical studies have demonstrated the beneficial role of the Mediterranean diet, in which extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) holds pride of place in combating the onset of chronic, degenerative non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, tumors, nervous system diseases, and chronic kidney disease. This is also confirmed by research conducted and ongoing at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Daily consumption of EVOO, as the main condiment, reduces cardiovascular risk, improves carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, helps control blood pressure, and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, the latter of which are factors implicated in the aging process. A recent in vitro study conducted at the University of Rome Tor Vergata evaluated the antiproliferative capacity of olive leaf extracts usi