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FIVE SECRETS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. We are going to answer clearly and pricesly some important questions about Extra Virgin Olive Oil and how it is vital in your families diet. Our aim is to share all that we know about Oil&Life to be able to benefit our families, friends and followers.   WHAT IS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL? It is a vegetable oil that through a mechanised process where the recently collected olive is squeezed. Every four or five kilos of olives gives one litre of oil.Most important facts:• this oil doesn’t contain any additives.• it doesn’t have more than 0’8 grams of acidity per 100grams.• it is not mixed with any other oil• it is the first juice taken from the olives• it has an amazing aroma and colour   Help Lead a Better Life with Oil&Life   WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF EVOO? The quality of EVOO is in its properties, and its fatty acids. The European Union regulate and classify the fatty acids and they seperate them into six groups, EVOO being of the highest quality.The fatty insaturated fats are divided into:-Monosaturated fats: oleic acids (C18.1) is the principal acid in EVOO And is a healthy fat aporting 55% to 83% of the total number of acids. -Polinsaturated fatty acids: containing 4% to 20% of linoleic acids.It’s very rich in vitamin E, A, D And K, however what really benefits your health is the polyphenols , carotenes, and fenols it contains, which give an antioxidant effect which is very beneficial for our organs and arteries.   WHICH ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORES OF EVOO? Its high quality has many benefits which are confirmed by studies and experts which are internationally recognised by universities, hospitals and private and public centers. Here are its health benefits:It reduces the bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol.It helps to reduce heart problems.It helps fight against cancer, especially breast cancer and intestinal cancer.It helps you to absorve better calcium found in your food, which in turn helps maintain healthier bones.It helps with the digestive system which in turn helps avoid constipation.It helps with the ageing process due to its high content of antioxidants.It helps avoid degenerative illnesses such as alzheimas.   The extra virgin olive oil contains polyphenols. It is one of the most resistant to oxidation of vegetable oils. The antioxidant power of polyphenols is due to hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein aglycone.   WHAT QUANTITY OF EVOO SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY DIET? According to a study on the importance of the mediterranean diet, the recommended amount is 40 mililitres (37 grams) of Extra Virgin Olive Oil a day if we want to obtain all the health benefits that this product has to give.The European Health and Safety Agency recommend 20 grams a day to obtain all the health benefits from this amazing product, which means to say that we should cut out the bad fats and include more EVOO. At Oil&Life we recommend that you have one spoonful of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on an empty stomach and the rest, two spoonfuls, can be included in salads , in cooking or in your favourite recipes throughout your day. ARE ALL OLIVE OILS THE SAME? No, they are not all the same.Spain has the most variety of cultivators, it has the highest investment into the machines which collect and elaborate the olives, And it collects the most international prizes for EVOO quality. EVOO is the highest quality within the category of olive oils, as it is the natural juice from fresh and healthy olives, we must also mention that the EVOO from Oil&Life has a different elaboration process as it matures at 64´4º F exactly, as this way,in the process it maintains a lot more polyphenols And vitamins as they are not destroyed by the heat, aad therefore the EVOO arrives at your table completely intact.       By Maria Diaz Oil&Life

My novel, Bad Moon Rising, has reached the final of the People’s Book Prize and I will be going to the black tie dinner in London next week when the results will be announced. This is an award for novels voted for entirely by the public. Living here in Spain, it is almost impossible to carry out the publicity events other finalists have been able to undertake in the UK in libraries and book shops. If you would you take a moment to vote for Bad Moon Rising (written as Frances di Plino) I would be very grateful. Voting opens today for one week only (21st to 28th May).   http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/finalist.php Many thanks in advance for your help. Lorraine

  Did you know that the asparagus is considered an aphrodisiac, has anti-aging functions, can protect against cancer, reduces inflammation….???   Asparagus health benefits If you want to know how good he can be the asparagus for your health, today is the day, because I will talk about this spring vegetable, very delicious and very good for our body nutrition. Asparagus is a spring vegetable, and can not fail in our food. Why? Because: • Asparagus has so many health benefits, it should be added to the healthy diet.• Its great as a detox vegetable, an anti-aging vegetable.• Its a very versatile food and has very good taste.   Today I tell you five benefits of asparagus and a very nutritious and easy recipe for you not to miss this great antioxidants from food. Why is it important to eat asparagus?   Its a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K. Highly recommended for pregnant.   Its a rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals.   Is packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals.   Asparagus delivers folate, which works with vitamin B12, help our brains fight cognitive decline.   It contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic.   Asparagus recipes: asparagus with peeled prawns, scrambled eggs and extra virgin olive oil from Oil&Life   Here’s an asparagus recipes very easy and very nutritional.   Ingredients for 4 people   1 pound asparagus green 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 eggs 15 peeled prawns 1 clove garlic minced   Method   Wash the asparagus and cut into several pieces, we left out the trunk       Water bath cooking asparagus (3 minutes)   Heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the peeled prawns and garlic until tender (3-5 minutes)   Add the asparagus and saute until tender ( 3 minutes)   Add the lightly eggs and stir (3 minutes)     And It is now ready to serve!!         Easy, right? Within minutes you have a vegetable recipe along with extra virgin olive oil , makes it a recipe with many very beneficial antioxidants for the welfare of our health.   Its easy care and good health . Our food is the foundation of our health , and enjoy good health is prevention with good nutrition .   Are you going to miss ?? If you would like more recipes or you would like to share yours contact me at: • https://www.facebook.com/oilandlife• http://www.youtube.com/oilandlife• http://blog-oilandlife.com/   Enjoy good food , enjoy good health!!!   By Andrea Romero

How to make an potato omelette with extra virgin olive oil from Oil & Life? Today in our recipe page I would like to show you how I make a spanish omelette. The famous potato omelette with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Cold Press from Oil&Life. It is my mothers recipe, she showed me how to make it, I must admit that at the beginning I found it difficult, but I didn’t back down, and after making it a lot of times, it has become one of my favourite recipes and my daughter loves it!!I must say that there are no two omlettes alike, everybody ends up with a different result, the special touch that I give my omlette is EVOO, which gives it a soft and unmistakable taste. The spanish omlette forms part of the spanish gastranomic culture. Together with the paella it is the most famous dish in Spain and abroad.The potato is a food that practically everybody likes, especially children, and should form part of our diet. It is recommended to eat potatoes 3/5 times a week.   Its properties include that its high in carbohydrates, vitamin C and vitamins B6 and contains minerals such as iron, potassium and magnesium. They are highly recommended for sports people and people who do hard exercise as it is a means of recuperating energy. Ingredients for 4 people:   750 grams of potatoes   1 big onion (150 grams)   6 eggs   250grams of EVOO Oil&Life   Salt   Method:    Peel and wash the potatoes.  Chop the potatoes into squares and add salt.  Finely chop the onion. Pour the EVOO Oil&Life into a pan and heat. When the pan is hot add the potatoes and the onion. Leave for 3/4 minutes at a high heat and then turn it down. Constantely move it. In 15 minutes they are ready: it’s very important that the potatoes must be soft. Remove the potatoes from the  pan and drain the excess oil. Remove the remaing oil from the pan and put the pan on the heat again. If you decide to use a different pan, you must add a drop of EVOO and put on a high heat. Beat the eggs in a bowl and mix the eggs in well. When the pan is heated, add the eggs and potatoeson a heat so that the eggs and potatoes join well. Leave for 2/3 minutes and then flip it over with the help of a flat plate. Leave for the other side to cook. Ready to serve!!   It is a very healthy and nutritional recipe, and is perfect for schoolchildren as they use a lot of physical and mental energy and for sports people aswell. A spanish omlette with EVOO will help them recuperate their energy. I invite you to try it out, make it with care and I’m sure you will win many hugs from your family. To learn more tips on how to lead your family to a more nutritional, natural and healthy life follow us at..   http://www.youtube.com/oilandlife https://www.facebook.com/oilandlife http://blog-oilandlife.com/ http://www.oilandlife.com       THE HEALTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE   BY ANDREA ROMERO

Well, I was feeling terrified as I prepared for my first TV interview in Spain. The worst part was waiting in reception for what seemed an eternity before we went on air. My tummy was turning somersaults, but I need not have worried. The interviewer was great and made me feel at ease, so that I forgot the cameras and it felt as if we were having a chat in her sitting room. Time flew by and I enjoyed the whole experience. I guess the message here is: ‘When in doubt – go for it!’ You can view the interview on my website http://www.suecross.com/index.php/tv/