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oliveheart® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich in Natural Olive Oil Polyphenols Oliveheart® is a premium extra virgin olive oil with a fruity flavour. 20g of Oliveheart® contains more than 22mg of Olive Oil polyphenols - around two times the amount in regular Virgin Olive Oils. Harvest time is one of the key factors to affect the polyphenol levels in the olive oil. Oliveheart® oil is made from green (unripe) olives (early harvests) which have higher polyphenols than oil made from ripe olives. Oliveheart® is expertly produced from a wide range of olive cultivators, to ensure the highest quality. Each step from planting through to final storage is strictly monitored. Oliveheart® can be enjoyed with bread, salads, vegetables and fish. If used in cooking do not burn. Oliveheart® is a product of Spain, imported, packed and distributed by Wonderfoods. What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are antioxidants that are naturally found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and seeds.
Available in 500ml
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Each 100g contains: Energetic value
3700kL (900Cal)
Proteins
0g
Carbohydrate
0g
Fats (100g) of which Saturated
13g
Monounsaturated
79g
Polyunsaturated Po
8g
C Cholesterol
0mg
Fi Fibre
0g
So Sodium
0g
Vi Vitamin E
20mg
Vi Vitamin A
100 μg
In 2011 the *European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a Scientific Opinion stating (E that: “olive oil polyphenols contribute to the th p protection of blood lipids from oxidative st stress”. The EFSA recommended that a minimum of T 5mg of olive oil polyphenols (hydroxytyrosol 5 and its derivatives) must be consumed daily an to obtain this benefit. Each 20 grams of Oliveheart® supplies E well above the minimum 5mg of olive oil w polyphenols – as expressly required by the p EFSA. E Serve suggestion: Consume 20g (~22ml) S per day with food. If heating the oil do not p burn.*EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2033 b LDL cholesterol is at its most damaging when L it oxidises. When this oxidised cholesterol (known as ox-LDL) enters our arteries, it (k disrupts blood circulation and become one d of the main contributors to the onset of artheriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). ar As our arteries harden, they loose their A elasticity and thus alter their ability to expand, el which in turn, impedes the normal flow of w blood. b Disclaimer: These potential health benefits D are based on scientific opinion pertaining ar to olive oil polyphenols. They do not infer treatment or cure of any condition. tr
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