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Everything you want to know about olive oil: from health benefits to recipes and types of olives!

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What is refined olive oil?

You've probably seen it in the supermarket at some point: refined olive oil. But what exactly is refined olive oil and why is it so often used in cooking? In this blog, we explain how refined olive oil is made, what the difference is with extra virgin olive oil and whether it is still healthy to use.

What determines the price of olive oil?

You've probably seen it before: in the supermarket, you buy a bottle of olive oil for a few euros, while premium olive oil, like Sidi's, is a lot more expensive. How can this difference be so big? The price of olive oil says a lot about its quality, origin and method of production. Whereas cheaper olive oil is often mass-produced or mixed with other oils, an organic extra virgin olive oil comes from a much more careful process. In this blog, you will read exactly what determines the price of olive oil, how to recognise mixed oil and why organic olive oil is healthier and more sustainable.

What is virgin olive oil

You see it on the label more and more often: virgin olive oil or extra virgin olive oil. But what exactly does that mean? And why exactly do so many people choose this variant in their cooking? In this blog you will read all about what virgin olive oil is, what distinguishes it from ordinary olive oil, how to use it and why it is a healthy choice for every day use.

Is olive oil healthy?

You might mindlessly pour it over your salad or use it in the pan. But is olive oil actually healthy? And if so, what is the healthiest olive oil? In this blog, you will read why olive oil has such a good reputation, which health benefits have been proven and what to look out for when choosing a healthy olive oil.

Olive oil before bed for better sleep and care

Olive oil before bed has more surprising effects than you might think. In Mediterranean countries, this golden oil has been used for centuries, not only in cooking, but also for health, skin and hair. More and more people are discovering that drinking a spoonful of olive oil before bed or using it as a night care can support relaxation and recovery. In this article, you will discover why olive oil before bed is so popular, what benefits are associated with it and how to apply it yourself.

Polyphenols: the superpower in extra virgin olive oil

In some countries, people age remarkably healthily. Think of places around the Mediterranean, where extra virgin olive oil is on the table every day. One of the secrets behind this diet are polyphenols. But what exactly are polyphenols? And why do they get so much attention when it comes to health?