Oil and Diet

Oil has always been a basic element of the Mediterranean diet, well known and appreciated all over the world, for its taste and as a balanced and equilibrated supply of calories.
In ancient times Greeks and Romans already acknowledged nutritional and curative virtues of olive oil.
Today, having concrete scientific proofs, dietologists and nutritionists all over the world confirm that the olive oil is healthy and that it is a precious ally against the “diseases of affluence”.
This wholesome food has almost no saturated fats, and thanks to its high level of oleic acid, it protects the heart and the arteries, slows down the bone aging process, prevents the arteriosclerosis and reduces the cholesterol levels.
If we add to these qualities the fact that it is particularly tastyandthat it is easily digestible, we can deduce that it is a unique and precious nourishment that should never be missing from our table. Extra-virgin olive oil is a fundamental element in everyone’s diet and is also a source of energy, quickly digestible, and because of that, it is widely recommended in the diet of those who regularly practice sports. 
It is excellent for children’s diet because it is very rich in oleic acids. It is very usefull late in life since it prevents the arteriosclerosis and limits the calcium loss in bones. It is rich in vegetable fats, so important for supplying our body with health and energy. And last but not least, it is delicious.