Goedgedacht manufactures a range of extra virgin olive oil from half ripe Frantoio, Coratina, Leccino and Mission olives. Two thirds of their harvest is used for this production and there is simply no wondering why. Olive oil can add a great deal of health and nutritional value to one’s life. There are many benefits of olive oil and you can find yourself enjoying these benefits by simply adding a little to your diet.

Olive oil benefits include the following:

~ High Nutritional Value – olive oil is packed with vitamins E, K and A. It offers a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids as well as various micronutrients including polyphenols, sqaulene and oleocanthol.

~ Heart Health Properties – olive oil is known to reduce bad cholesterols and thus protect the heart against heart disease. It is the only fruit oil that can be easily consumed and used by the body in its natural pressed state.

~ Cancer Health Properties – diets rich with olive oil have been known to reduce the incidence of colon cancer, skin cancer and breast cancer. Studies have shown that cancer growth is inhibited by olive oil.

~ Blood Pressure – olive oil consumed on a regular basis can reduce high levels of blood pressure.

~ Gallstones – olive oil is known to naturally reduce the occurrence of gallstones due to its ability to increase the production of bile and pancreatic hormones.

~ Cooking – olive oil adds a fresh and healthy flavor to just about any meal. Cook with it or use it as salad dressing.

While these are just a few of the benefits of olive oil, there are certainly more. It is also known to be a great natural additive to products used for skin and hair care. There is no doubt that olive oil is a versatile product that can be used for a variety of purposes. When buying olive oil it is advised that you look for extra virgin olive oil. This is the first oil that is pressed from the olive so no heat or chemicals are used and you will be obtaining the oil in its purest form.

Take the time to contact Goedgedacht Foods for more information and advice on their range of cost effective and healthy olive oil. Start enjoying the benefits of olive oil in your life today.

Olive oil, tips and facts:

Storage: Keep olive oil in a cool dark cupboard, never in the fridge. It will become cloudy and thick in the fridge. Olive oil will absorb other flavours easily so ensure that it is kept in an airtight glass bottle or container. Try to keep olive oil away from the condiment cupboard close to the oven as the heating and cooling of the oven will cause the flavours to diminish over time.
Health: Olive oil is known to have extensive health benefits including the control of cholesterol in the bloodstream, the prevention of gastric ulcers, the stimulation of bone mineralization and the prevention of gallstones amongst many others.

Beauty: Olive oil is extensively used in beauty preparations due to its ability to combat free radicals.

A guide to the different kinds of olive oils:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Free acidity (measured as oleic acid) below 0,5% with no organoleptic defects.This is the best Olive Oil you can buy.
Virgin Olive Oil – Free acidity (measured as oleic acid) below 3.3%
Refined Olive Oil – Obtained from virgin olive oil (such as Lampante) by refining methods which do not lead to alterations in the initial glyceride structure. This oil is often called Pure Olive Oil.
Olive Oil – Consists of a blend of virgin olive oil fit for consumption (not Lampante) and refined olive oil.
Olive Pomace Oil – Formerly known as olive residue oil. This is oil which is produced by chemically treating the press-cake after initial pressing to extract remaining oil. This crude oil can then be further refined chemically to reduce acidity and it is often blended with virgin olive oil to restore some colour and flavour.