“… Gimme a head with hair, Long beautiful hair, Shining, gleaming, Streaming, flaxen, waxen …” While I don’t think the writers of the musical Hair were thinking of olive oil when they wrote those lines, they were right on! Since ancient times, olive oil has been extensively used in hair therapy. Olive oil does two […]
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Summer Skin Saving Secrets with Olive Oil
Did you know that olive oil is good for every kind of summer skin treatment? Olive oil simply the best for washing, exfoliating, moisturizing, soothing and beautifying. Even before soap was invented, when the Egyptians wanted to clean themselves and soften their skin, they spread olive oil on their skin (which stuck to the dirt) […]
Massage with Olive Oil
Massage is one of the oldest healing and beauty techniques. Ancient civilization including Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, Japan and China all valued the art and science of massage. A biblical reference from around 493 BC documents the daily massage with olive oil and myrrh as a part of the beauty regimen of the wives […]
3 Ways Olive Oil Improves your Skin
We need to keep our skin lubricated on the inside and the outside. For centuries, people of the Mediterranean region have recognized the beautifying benefits of olive oil for the body. In fact, the first uses of olive oil were on the body and not in it. Here are 3 ways olive oil improves your […]
New Year’s Resolution #1: Lose Weight/Get Healthy with Olive Oil
It’s that time of year when we make our New Year’s Resolutions. Topping the list of resolutions involve losing weight and getting healthy. Want to know a way to lose weight, especially that belly fat? I suggest increasing the good fat in your diet. The good fat, of course, is extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). […]
New Year's Resolution #2: Save Money using Olive Oil for Beauty Treatments
Here is New Year’s Resolution #2: Save money by using olive oil for your beauty treatments. Replace expensive creams and lotions with olive oil as part of your regular “beauty” routine. There are numerous skin treatments using olive oil, including removing make-up and conditioning your hair and scalp. You can mix a bit of olive […]
3 Healthy Appetizers
Are you hosting a party? Here are 3 healthy snacks for your next party. What you need: country- style bread or baguette (sliced diagonally), sea salt, olives, garlic, fresh vegetables and your best extra virgin olive oil. 1. Marinated Olives – with olive oil!Transform your selection of olives into a delicious treat by making a […]
Why Bake with Olive Oil?
I’m often asked: “Why bake with olive oil? ” Substituting olive oil for butter is a key element for health and dietary considerations; e.g. vegan requirements, lower cholesterol needs, and removing saturated fats. Because olive oil contains vitamin E, it helps to naturally maintain the freshness of baked goods and creates moist cakes, biscuits and […]
Real Men use Olive Oil
Show the man in your life that you care and give him some olive oil. Real men use olive oil. Not only can he stay healthy by drizzling this mono-unsaturated fat on his food, but he can also use it for a close shave that will keep his skin smooth and soft! That’s right, along […]
Take a Swig of EVOO!
Did you know that olive oil is natural remedy for opera and popular singers? Many take a swig of EVOO or gargle with it before singing to lubricate their vocal chords. And, drinking little swigs of olive oil soothes and strengths vocal cords? Just ask Selena Gomez, Cindy Chang, Kelly Clarkson, Connie Francis… to […]
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