WHAT IS THE HEALTHIEST TYPE OF OLIVE, GREEN OR BLACK? Written by Sara Ipatenco Olives are a good source of unsaturated fats, which boost heart health, as well as small amounts of other key vitamins and minerals. They also contain polyphenols, which can boost your immune system. At the same time, olives are high in sodium, which [...]
OLIVE OIL GIFTING IDEAS Written and compiled by Alinda van Dyk IT’S THE SEASON TO BE GIVING The gifting season is upon us! Shopping malls are lit up with lights and decorations. Shops are filled with Sun-tan lotions, beach towels and holiday plans are being made. School kids are having class parties and businesses [...]
INFUSED OLIVE OIL GIFT Article by Ofentse Gomba With Christmas being around the corner, don’t let the stress of gift shopping kill your holiday spirit. As much as we all love our family and friends, getting them Christmas gifts can turn into a dreadful experience. Imagine having to deal with the rush at the mall while browsing [...]
FACE TO FACE WITH EVOO Article by Ofentse Gomba We can talk skin all day, keeping up with the latest and greatest skincare products is a tough job. This season (and the next one, too, honestly) was all about the glow-up, specifically getting your skincare program smart and sharp so that your natural radiance shines. Another day, [...]
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY DRINKING OLIVE OIL Article By Rick Petrocelly It’s not necessarily known as a thirst-quencher, but drinking olive oil is not something completely unheard of. By doing a quick search on the internet, you can learn about the many benefits that drinking just a small amount of olive oil can provide. The health benefits [...]
DRESS YOUR SALAD IN OLIVE OIL TO GET THE MOST NUTRIENTS Article By Elena Paravantes, Filed in Health. A new study from Purdue University showed that olive oil might be the best choice of salad dressing when it comes to absorbing nutrients from the vegetables. It appears that monounsaturated fats provide the most efficient absorption of carotenoids, pigments [...]
OLIVE OIL MASTER FRANCOIS CILLIERS WINS WESTERN CAPE PRESTIGE AGRI AWARDS Article by Duncan Masiwa Coming from a long lineage of agriworkers who tilled and toiled the land in Breede Valley region, Francois Cilliers always thought that he would walk the same path. Little did he know that his agricultural journey would be a tad different. [...]
WHAT IS PURE OLIVE OIL? Let’s talk olive oil. If you have ever found yourself in the grocery store aisle in front of the olive oil shelf with a big frown on your face, this article is for you. Let’s be honest olive oil terminology can be confusing! What does it mean when the bottle is labelled [...]
INFUSED OLIVE OIL GIFT Article by Ofentse Gomba With Christmas being around the corner, don’t let the stress of gift shopping kill your holiday spirit. As much as we all love our family and friends, getting them Christmas gifts can turn into a dreadful experience. Imagine having to deal with the rush at the mall while [...]
Ostrich Espetadas with Mushroom Sauce and Baked Potatoes #BRAAITOUR JanBraai's Cooking from the Heart, brought to you by Pharma Dynamics, health tip: Ostrich meat is low in cholesterol, low in fat, low in kilojoules, rich in protein and rich in iron. Willow Creek's Olive Oil Tip: Extra virgin olive oil is rich in vitamin E and K. Vitamin E [...]