Quite good this year's production of olive oil in Crete!

In Greece this year's production of olive oil seems to be pretty good everywhere and especially in Crete, where, fortunately so far, despite the local problems, with the aid of high temperatures
So this year in Greece expected a high production of good quality extra virgin olive oil, some people raise, probably quite high, even at 300,000 tonnes, while in Crete oil production should exceed 100,000 tonnes.

Αρκετά καλή η φετινή παραγωγή του ελαιόλαδου στην Κρήτη!

Στην Ελλάδα η φετινή παραγωγή του ελαιόλαδου φαίνεται να είναι αρκετά καλή παντού και ιδιαίτερα στην Κρήτη όπου, ευτυχώς μέχρι στιγμής, παρά τα τοπικά προβλήματα, με την συνδρομή και των υψηλών θερμοκρασιών εξελίσσεται ικανοποιητικά από πλευράς Δακοπροσβολών.

Έτσι, φέτος στην Ελλάδα αναμένεται μια υψηλή παραγωγή καλής ποιότητας, που κάποιοι την ανεβάζουν, μαλλον αρκετα ψηλα, ακόμα και στους 300.000 τόνους, ενώ και στην Κρητη η παραγωγή του ελαιόλαδου θα πρέπει να υπερβεί τους 100.000 τόνους.

How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Good For Your Immune System

Skip the butter and stick margarine in the kitchen and use  extra virgin olive oil to improve your immune system. The consumption of this oil has increased dramatically in recent years with a United States purchase of 292,925 metric tons (MT) in 2011,reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This high-fat oil contains 73 grams of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and is popularly used as for frying and baking as a healthier replacement for vegetable oil. It can also serve as a dressing for salads. Its health benefits derive from its nutritional content of high MUFAs that are considered to be a healthy dietary fat. MUFAs have been linked to lower cholesterol and control the insulin levels in the body as they replace the saturated fats or trans fats that can increase LDL cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Extra virgin olive oil is a good source of antioxidants with vitamins E and K that can protect the body from oxygen-free radicals and promote healthy cognitive function, says the USDA. Implementing olive oil in cooking provides numerous health benefits if used correctly. The nutritional value of olive oil is affected by heat, light, and air. For storage, Mayo Clinic recommends to keep the oil in a dark, room-temperature cupboard or in the refrigerator to preserve the healthy fats and the taste that can wither over a long period of time.

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