Now Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive Oil is derived from the fruit of the olive tree, which has the distinction of being perhaps one of the earliest botanicals used by mankind, having been mentioned in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament.

Modern researchers have zeroed in on Olive Oil as one reason that the Mediterranean diet is so healthy. Mediterranean cultures seem to derive most of their fat calories from Olive Oil. This looks like the primary factor in their conary system to be in such good condition. Western cultures use processed vegetable oils and animal fats. The Mediterranean diet is higher in vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains, Olive Oil is the principal source of fat and a healthy alternative to animal fats and butter.

Olive Oils health benefits are attributable to several naturally occurring components. It is high in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) that may stimulate bile production, aiding digestion of dietary fats and fat-soluble nutrients. It is low in saturated fatty acids and contains a good balance of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).

When cooking, Olive Oil has some advantages over other cooking oils. It has a higher smoke point than the typical temperature for frying food and forms a crust on the outside of fried foods that decreases oil penetration while enhancing flavor. Foods fried in Olive Oil are often not as greasy as foods fried in other oils.

NOW Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold-pressed without the use of solvents or other chemicals. It is 100% pure first-pressing Extra Virgin Olive Oil with no additives, preservatives, or artificial processing aids.

	_{Amount Per Serving}	_{% Daily Value}
_{Serving Size: 1 TBSP.} _{Servings per container: 31}
Calories	120
Calories from Fat	120
Total Fat	13.5 g	21%
Saturated fat	2 g	10%
Polyunsaturated fat	1 g
Monounsaturated fat	10 g
_{* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet. Daily Value not established.}