The Health Benefits

The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil have long been researched and include:

• Rich source of monounsaturated fats, which may reduce risks of heart and cardiovascular disease
• Olive oil contains a wide variety of valuable antioxidants that are not found in other oils. They may help lower bad cholesterol and maintain the beneficial HDL cholesterol
• Lowering effect on blood pressure
• Beneficial during pregnancy and whilst breast feeding
• Helps to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes
• Olive oil-rich diets may lead to greater and long lasting weight loss than a low-fat diet
• Beneficial for the stomach, pancreas and intestines
• Helps with anti-ageing, osteoporosis and skin damage
• May help bolster the immune system
• Contains a protective element which may assist against certain malignant tumours in the breast, prostate, endometrium and digestive tract

The Best Quality

The extraction of oil from olives is a relatively straightforward process involving only a couple of critical steps. Australian olive oil producers know that if they use undamaged olives, process them quickly after picking, employ the services of a spotlessly clean mill and don't strive for excessive extraction, then sound quality olive oil will result.

The Australian Olive Association Code of Practice also guarantees the authenticity and quality of the industry