Istra Nova

Oil use

Olive oil and food

Together with fish and vegetables, olive oil is the foundation of the Mediterranean diet. During the periods of shortage its high caloric content provided sustenance to countless generations of people. Due to research confirming its positive effects on health, olive oil has regained importance in recent years. High quality extra virgin olive oil has become increasingly sought after.

Olive oil may be used in the kitchen, as a separate dish with bread, as a dressing… It tastes best accompanying the ingredients from the places where olive trees grow: fish and vegetables. Its aroma is most distinctive if it is not processed thermally – if we simply pour it over vegetables or dip some bread in it.

Medical aspects

ISTRANOVA olive oil is a rich resource of unsaturated fatty acids, which are vitally important for the normal functioning and growth of the body. It is an excellent protection against cardiovascular disease, since it reduces the level of cholesterol and speeds up the circulation. Its regular use in everyday diet improves the activity of digestive organs, especially the gall bladder, and helps to decompose gallstones. Because it contains a lot of iron, it is highly recommended in case of problems with anaemia.

Not only olive oil, but also olive leaves and blossoms are used for medical purposes.

Cosmetics

It was already known in ancient civilisations that olive oil slowed down the process of aging and preserved strength, vitality and youth. Numerous studies have proved that regular consumption of olive oil slows down the aging of cells and accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissue. Thus olive oil keeps your skin elastic and smooth, restoring its shine and youthful appearance. If you put a few drops of ISTRANOVA olive oil in a hot bath, its moisturizing and protective substances will make your skin evidently softer and more pleasant to the touch.

Olive oil is still the best basis for the preparation of massage oils, whose fragrance and effect may be further improved by adding essential oils.