One of the reasons I love visiting Italy - aside from meeting with my wonderful Italian ceramic artisans - is the olive oil! If you've never been to Italy and dipped warm crusty bread into a shallow dish of authentic Italian olive oil....well, you just haven't lived!
And luckily, living is what great olive oil is all about! Medical authorities like the prestigious Mayo Clinic now recognize the healthy benefits of olive oil for reducing our risk of heart disease. How? Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which is much healthier than saturated or trans fats, and actually reduces the LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or "bad") cholesterol in our blood.
Health experts now advise us to use olive oil in place of butter, hydrogenated oils or other animal fats. The healthiest olive oil is extra-virgin, since it is the least processed form of olive oil. EVOO contains high levels of polyphenois, a powerful antioxidant that promotes a healthy heart.
And, of course, having heart-healthy olive oil readily available in our kitchens also provides us with the perfect excuse for procuring beautiful olive oil jars! Here are some of my favorites from our collection:
We also have several beautiful oil and vinegar sets that add beauty - and health --to any table:
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to live a healthier life - and let's face it, we all usually have this one on our list - then consider making olive oil a part of your heart-healthy diet. The perfect reward is a beautiful Italian ceramic oil jar - as well as a healthier life!
And luckily, living is what great olive oil is all about! Medical authorities like the prestigious Mayo Clinic now recognize the healthy benefits of olive oil for reducing our risk of heart disease. How? Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which is much healthier than saturated or trans fats, and actually reduces the LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or "bad") cholesterol in our blood.
Health experts now advise us to use olive oil in place of butter, hydrogenated oils or other animal fats. The healthiest olive oil is extra-virgin, since it is the least processed form of olive oil. EVOO contains high levels of polyphenois, a powerful antioxidant that promotes a healthy heart.
And, of course, having heart-healthy olive oil readily available in our kitchens also provides us with the perfect excuse for procuring beautiful olive oil jars! Here are some of my favorites from our collection:
We also have several beautiful oil and vinegar sets that add beauty - and health --to any table:If one of your New Year's resolutions is to live a healthier life - and let's face it, we all usually have this one on our list - then consider making olive oil a part of your heart-healthy diet. The perfect reward is a beautiful Italian ceramic oil jar - as well as a healthier life!
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