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OLIVE OIL vs AVOCADO OIL

January 27, 2023, News

Olive oil and avocado oil are well-known for their health benefits. They are both excellent sources of healthy fats, but Olive oil is slightly more nutritious with a milder, versatile flavor profile. What is avocado oil? Avocado oil is extracted from the fruit of the avocado tree, which contains approximately 60% of it. Although native to Central America, avocado is now produced in many places around the world, including Greece, New Zealand, the United States, and South Africa. You can either purchase refined or...

Olive Oil and nuts : The Healthy Fats of the Mediterranean Diet!

October 13, 2022, News

The Mediterranean Diet, as we all know contributes to a heart-healthy lifestyle. The importance of nuts, seeds and olive oil, is very high, all of which are sources of healthy fats in the Mediterranean Diet, as well as other key nutrients. Why olive oil? Olive oil is the primary source of added fat in the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil provides monounsaturated fat, which lowers total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (or "bad") cholesterol levels. Nuts and seeds also contain monounsaturated fat. Why nuts? Nuts and seeds...

Mayonnaise Mia Elia

July 13, 2022, News, Recipes

A quick and easy homemade mayonnaise recipe, using fresh ingredients and extra virgin olive oil. Making your own mayonnaise is easy, and it gives you greater control over the quality of ingredients. This recipe requires 220gr of your favorite Mia Elia Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Keep your homemade mayo refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Ingredients 2 egg yolk 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and sugar 220gr Mia Elia Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions Place egg...

Olive Oil, in the footsteps of Wine.

May 25, 2022, News

How long has it been since you’ve been a guest at a friend’s house for dinner? Well, seems like the pandemic is about to be over so social gatherings will be at ease once more. The first thing you should bear in mind is that olive oil is to your plate what wine is to your glass. So whether you are invited for dinner or welcoming your own guests at home, those two pillars of taste should always be present and...