Entries by Fiona

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Lynn Grossutti of Green Planet Foods and was featured in our Everyday Thai Cooking Class. Makes 20-24 pieces   Needed for this Recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Cayenne Chile Infused Oil Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Japanese Toasted Sesame Oil […]

Thai Lemongrass-Mint Glory Bowl

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Lynn Grossutti of Green Planet Foods and was featured in our Everyday Thai Cooking Class.   Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Thai Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Persian Lime Olive Oil Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. 100 % Dairy-free ‘Butter’ Olive Oil […]

EVOO Effective in Lowering High Blood Pressure

Yes, high quality olive oil may seem pricey when compared to the fraudulent pseudo-olive oil on most store shelves; however, it is inexpensive when compared to vitamins.  Check out this study.  More proof that olive oil is a superfood. n.b. although both Matt and I come from families with high blood pressure and cholesterol issues, […]

Why Olive Oil Is So Good For The Heart

Until now, researchers hadn’t quite been able to explain why a diet high in fat as the Mediterranean diet is linked to cardiovascular health. Researchers have wondered what exactly it is about the fats that helps the heart, and now they’ve arrived a pretty convincing mechanism to explain it. Read article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2014/05/20/why-olive-oil-is-so-good-for-heart-health/#7c8a17941b8b

Role of Olive Oil in the Hallmarks of Aging

A review article looks at the role of monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols in EVOO on the aging process at the cellular and molecular levels. Read article here:  https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/role-of-olive-oil-in-the-hallmarks-of-aging/50424

Research shows: sauteing vegetables is HEALTHIER than boiling them

A new study, by scientists in Spain, has found frying vegetables in extra virgin olive oil is healthier than boiling them. Researchers found the oil increases the levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants, and phenols, also linked to preventing chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes and macular degeneration. Read article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3410570/How-frying-HEALTHIER-boiling-Saut-ing-vegetables-olive-oil-increases-antioxidants-helping-prevent-cancer-diabetes.html

Orchid Lime Salad

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Lynn Grossutti of Green Planet Foods Needed for this Recipe: • Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co.Butter Flavoured Olive Oil • Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co Cilantro and Roasted Onion Olive Oil • Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Thai Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic • Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Japanese Roasted Sesame […]