Overall Health Benefits
Early harvest olive oil has the highest nutritional content and polyphenols. It is important to capture the nutrition and flavor as soon after harvesting as possible. At Sogno Toscano we hand-picked the olives at the first of the season using nets we prevent bruising and contact with the ground. The olives are then first cold press within six hours of the harvest.
Sogno Toscano is rich in energy; 100 g oil provides 884 calories. Our high ratio of mono-unsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids qualifies our extra virgin olive oil as one of the healthiest oil for consumption.
The lack of fillers or contaminants, in our processing, elevates our flashpoint from an industry average of under 300° to over 500° cooking temperature. Natively cold-pressed oil is one of the most stable cooking oils featuring a very long shelf life as well.
Health Benefits:
* Improved immune system.
* Vitamin rich.
* Omega-6 and omega-3.
* Over 500° flashpoint.
* Long shelf life.
* Energy boost.
* Anti-Ageing.
* Weight management.
* Cardiovascular benefits.
* Overall skin health
Over all in health.
Olive oil is recognized as one of the healthiest edible oils since it contains less saturated fats. Additionally, it composes linoleic (omega-6) and linolenic acid (omega-3) essential fatty acids at a recommended 8:1 ratio. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.
Additionally, extra-virgin oil is also a very good source of vitamin K; 100 g provides about 50% of DRI. Vitamin K has a potential role in the increase of bone mass by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bone. It also has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in the brain.
Olive oil is rich in vitamin E. 100 g fresh extra-virgin oil contains 14.39 mcg (about 96% of RDA) of alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin through protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
The health benefits of olive oil to humans also extends to your favorite pet. Olive oil helps with weight management, increased energy, it boosts the immune system, and is considered to be very good brain food. Pets will also benefit from a healthier and shinier coat with high-quality olive oil introduced to their diet.