Balsamic vinegar health benefits comprise reduced risks of heart diseases, cancer and other infectious diseases. Moreover, balsamic vinegar decelerates the aging process, controls diabetes, assists in digestion, etc. Originated from Italy, this condiment is an aromatic, thick, dark, syrup-like aged type of vinegar, prepared by the reduction of cooked grapes. Balsamic vinegar, though popularly […]
The Polyphenol Hydroxytyrosol is a chemical component of extra virgin olive oil. It exists in varying levels which can be quantified by a comprehensive lab analysis. It is the one of the most potent antioxidants known.
Never fear, butter lovers! Sunshine Coast Olive Oil’s all-natural 100% dairy-free vegan, plant-based ‘Butter’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a healthy alternative to butter. Simply drizzle our rich, buttery extra virgin olive oil over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta with cheese, popcorn or pancakes. For a more authentic butter-like experience, place your butter extra virgin […]
If you would like to know more about olive oil’s health benefits, check out this article. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081217192815.htm
Oleocanthal, a compound found in olive oil, alters the structure of brain plaques that cause Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting possible new therapies. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which was first described in 1906 by physician AloisAlzheimer, is characterized by a progressive degeneration of the brain and a decline in cognitive abilities. According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of […]
How Olive Oil Reduces Inflammation in Arthritis While tasting extra-virgin olive oils in Sicily, Gary Beauchamp, PhD, director of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, noticed a ticklish, peppery sensation in the back of his throat. It was nearly identical to the “sting” he’d felt when swallowing a liquid form of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]
By Antonis Pothoulakis, MD What does an interventional cardiologist have to do with olive oil? The usual day of an interventional cardiologist in the cath lab is most likely to include cases of coronary artery disease, either in its acute form (“acute coronary syndromes” that is, heart attacks or unstable angina) or in its […]
Can I cook with Olive Oil? Yes, but remember: not all olive oil is created equally. Excellent article on the SCIENCE (not the myths) of cooking with olive oil: https://authoritynutrition.com/is-olive-oil-good-for-cooking/ Smoke Point Of Olive Oil The smoke point of any edible oil is the temperature at which, when cooking, the oil starts to smoke (which […]
Needed for this Recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Garlic Infused Olive Oil Ingredients: • 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sea salt • fresh cracked pepper to taste • ⅓ cup Sunshine Coast Olive oil Co. Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions: Preheat the oven to 400. Cover […]
