The Bite:
Cash on in with tasty, golden olive oil. Its "good" fats make it ideal for cooking, and with organic versions, prospects for a healthier planet are golden.
Wanna eat more rich food?
02.27.2008
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 02/27/2008 - 1:40am.
The Benefits:
- A health goldmine. Olive oil's Omega-3 and Omega-9 fatty acids are known for their skin-beautifying benefits - and 2 tbsp of olive oil each day may reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Safety to bank on. Pesticides are fat-soluble and thus concentrate in the oil portion of plants (and that includes olives). Choose organic to decrease exposure risks.
- It's eco and economical. A Greek study found that organic olive groves cause fewer CO2 emissions than conventional ones and that both methods can be economically viable for farmers.
Personally Speaking:
When she first started Ideal Bite, Heather was so busy (and, let's be honest, dead broke) that she sometimes drank olive oil straight from the bottle for dinner.
Wanna Try:
- McEvoy Ranch Traditional Blend - made in America, it's fragrant and smooth; perfect for bread-dipping or tomato-drizzling ($20).
- Spectrum Naturals Moroccan Wild Harvest Olive Oil - buttery and made from hand-harvested olives; available in many health food stores. Also: more flavors ($17).
- Trader Joe's Spanish Olive Oil - TJ's has some great options, including this clean-tasting, full-flavored, organic Spanish olive version in a cute bottle. Find a store here ($6).
Cocktail Fact
Olive-oil wrestling is the national sport of Turkey.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 SF Biters buy a 750mL bottle of organic olive oil rather than a nonorganic one, we'll save the weight of just over one bar of gold in pesticides.
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