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It's the mainstay of life in Cyprus and Greece and all Mediterranean countries.
This lovely fruit is incredibly versatile and has been used for millions of years in simple and healthy dishes.
Cleopatra and many others have covered their body with this precious liquid as it makes your skin soft and lustrous and really is the elixir of youth.
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Used for cosmetics, olive oil soap, pharmaceuticals and also for oil lamps, this really is one of the main ingredients for a healthy life.
To gain full benefits from this wonderful tasty elixir of life, as well as putting it on your body, you must eat it as often as possible.
Benefits...
It's a healthy oil and has a high content of mono-unsaturated fat and polyphenols. It contains vitamin E, anti-oxidants, no cholesterol and helps to reduce the risk of heart attacks and certain cancers.
Salads, vegetables and pulses mixed with this juicy liquid gold, lemon or balsamic vinegar (...if you like, a touch of mustard too), not only taste good but are very good for your health.
Extra-virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olives and has a much better taste than others. Olive pomace oil is a blend of refined oil and is generally used only for cooking.
Greek Olive Oil
The Greek god's introduced this magical fruit to us so it's hardly surprising that Greece consumes the highest amount of olive oil in the world!
One of the most popular pastries eaten in Greece and Cyprus is Elliopita which is made using olives. Olives are great by themselves, with a drink or when included in food. If you're not already enjoying the benefits of this amazing fruit... you know what to do!
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