Palestinian agriculture: Best Olive Oils in the world
Felipe Cabral
Olive oil is so astonishing it is often referred to as “Green Gold”. You won’t be surprised to find out the great reason behind this nickname.
Keep reading to learn what experts, extensive research and Palestinians themselves have to say about the supposed benefits of olive oil.
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Harvested and cold-pressed from the fertile hills of Palestine, this olive oil is one of the finest oils you will come across.
Believe it or not, the harvest season of olives is one of the most-awaited and flavoursome seasons of Palestine, and families, students, tourist groups alike love to experience the art of olive picking. The season is considered full of promise in the region as olive trees represent symbols of peace and hope. Now wouldn’t that be a wonderful tradition to experience?
Every year in October, thousands of Palestinians engage in a process of olive harvest to produce the olive oil. They do their best to pick the product after a year-long process of caring for the land and trees, which are considered of both nationalistic and economic value. The olive season signifies the close relationship that links the Palestinians to their lands, all while expressing their national identity. When one visits Palestine, it is a common vision of finding at least one olive tree in each house. Now that’s a beautiful sight to behold.
Olive Oil…
Is a good source of antioxidants
Antioxidants help protect the body against cell damage. They work by neutralizing harmful and unstable molecules (made during normal cell metabolism), which can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and cancer. Olive oil is an ideal way of adding antioxidants to your diet and thus helping to prevent these illnesses from developing.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory
In 2005 scientists discovered a chemical agent in freshly pressed extra-virgin olive oil which believe it or not shares pharmacological properties with the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen. These findings suggest that long-term consumption of extra-virgin olive oil may help prevent some diseases due to oleocanthal’s (present in the oil) inflammation inhibiting character.
Helps prevent heart disease
Past studies have linked high consumption of olive oil with better cardiovascular health. This was found particularly in Mediterranean countries where overall olive oil consumption is much greater than in the United States. Researchers found that those who ate more than half a tablespoon of olive oil each day has a 15% lower risk of having any kind of cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease.
Making regular use of Olive Oil is a sure proof way of improving overall wellbeing and therefore living a longer, healthier life. If you’re looking for an easy and tasty way to adding these benefits to your daily diet, consider grabbing a bottle of our Palestinian Olive Oil today. It pairs amazingly with steak, pasta, or even a simple salad, making it your key ingredient to turning your everyday cooking into a culinary masterpiece.
