Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Herbs – H.M. Xenophontos – Mount Athos

Description

Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Herbs

An extra virgin and aromatic olive oil with added herbs, which is prepared and bottled by the monks of the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos. One of the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet enriched with herbs of the Athonite land, which has the effect of enhancing the beneficial properties of the product. This particular olive oil is produced with the hard work of the monks, who create in this way a fine product, which if added to salads or raw in dishes will give all its aromas, excellent taste and of course its valuable nutrients. Olive oil and herbs harmoniously “tied” in a wonderful bottle – jewel, which encloses inside the treasure of the Athonite land.

Ingredients and Properties of Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, monounsaturated fatty acids (up to 83%) and antioxidants, polyphenols. It is also a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood lipids. In fact, even the World Health Organization recommends consuming two tablespoons of olive oil a day to protect the heart.

The protective effect of monounsaturated fatty acids on cholesterol levels is now widely known. In fact, a large percentage of the protective properties of olive oil are attributed to its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids. It has also been found that the phenolic components of olive oil contribute to the prevention and protection against risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, while it has been documented that they have anti-inflammatory and chemoprotective properties. In particular, special mention is made of olive oil oleocanthal, which seems to have strong anti-inflammatory action.

The Basis of the Mediterranean Diet

Today, olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean food pyramid, which has proven to be a model of proper and healthy nutrition and a factor of longevity. The European EUROLIVE study presented, in 2006, documented evidence for the protective role of phenolic components of olive oil. The experiments of this study were carried out on 200 healthy volunteers from all over Europe and demonstrated protection against oxidative stress. In particular, there was an increase in HDL (good cholesterol) levels, and reduced markers of lipid oxidative stress. In addition, the same study showed a 13% reduction in markers of DNA oxidation, comparable to the amounts seen after smoking cessation.

Origin: Holy Monastery of Xenophontos
Net Weight: 250ml