Blog – Health Tips, Benefits & Well Being

Burns are common household injuries that cause swelling and blisters to form on your skin. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties found in olive oil help speed up wound recovery and decreased the duration of hospitalization.

Bones aren’t something that often comes to mind when people think about nutrition. In all honesty, most people don’t realize how important bone health truly is. Not only do bones help provide our bodies and muscles with structure.

Extra virgin olive oil consumption in your diet can be beneficial in regards to heart health & cardiovascular disease due to its healthy fats. Cardiovascular disease is called heart disease affecting the heart & blood vessels.

Omega 3 fatty acids found in Olive Oil can help increase insulin sensitivity, making them a great addition to a healthy diet. Also losing weight, eating well & exercising helps insulin receptors function at their best capacity.

Blue Zone diets may seem hard to follow because of the geographical distinctions & varying traditional foods. But it shares common foods like vegetables, legumes, nuts, fruits, whole grains & plant-derived oils. Here are 5 different meals from different Blue Zones around the world.

Psoriasis can occur anywhere on your skin, but the most common areas are the scalp, knees, and elbows. Doctor’s prescription of topical medication for psoriasis may be effective, but many people look for alternative natural remedies such as extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean Diet.

Do you ever feel hungry after eating a meal? Do you ever end up eating more after a meal because it wasn’t satiating enough? Well, there’s a simple solution to make your meals more satiating, mitigate your hunger, and manage your food intake. It’s fat – more specifically, healthy fatty acids! 

Let's see how the Mediterranean diet can benefit cardiovascular health through lowering blood pressure. It is composed of primarily whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and legumes, and also healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish.

The Mediterranean diet includes all food groups and has no major restrictions. The weight management and weight loss it promotes is sustainable! The Mediterranean diet and an increased intake of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been proven to show significant results in obesity prevention and in weight management.

Preventative healthcare is becoming ever-more important as the costs of illnesses continue to skyrocket. Instead of treating a health problem, preventative healthcare focuses on avoiding the onset of a disease by focusing on habits that are achievable and sustainable in the long-term such as exercise and diet.

Blue Zones are identified as geographic areas where residents live longer than average lifespans. But what do these residents eat to live longer than the average person? Despite the differences in geography and environment, Blue Zone residents share similar diets that help them live long, healthy lives.

When you want to improve your skin complexion do you tend to look for products to purchase from departments and drugstores? Most people do. What you may not know, however, is you don’t need to purchase an expensive product to achieve a glowing and smooth complexion.