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So, we last time we wrote about the alternative uses of extra virgin olive oil, but we can’t skip the fact that it does a lot to our health as well! For instance, did you know that Greeks are thought to rarely suffer from cardiovascular diseases? What’s more, the golden liquid is also full of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants! In fact, the list is long and we might write about it in the next blogs. The thing is that in order to take advantage of all benefits of olive oil, we should learn how to choose the good quality! Let’s see which are the 3 basic signs of quality olive oil, shall we?

1. As there are a lot of producers and sellers who tend to falsify the oil, you have to be careful where you buy it from. Maybe the best way to assure reliability is for you to trust the brand. Most people look for certified products that guarantee high quality. Do you know a trustworthy company already?
2. We have all heard about the importance of acidity, right? Actually, it’s one of the main signs for high quality of olive oil. Here applies the rule: the lower the acidity, the better the product! So, always look for low acidity percentage – this way you can never go wrong.
3. Nowadays people are more and more concerned about what they put into their body. For that reason you’ll often see someone standing in the supermarket reading the stamp thoroughly. It’s the same with olive oil – we suggest that you always read what’s on the stamp. When you see “Extra Virgin”, trust me, that’s a good sign!

In conclusion, remember that olive oil is no ‘friend’ to heat, sunlight and air. So, if you want to preserve yours for longer, store it in a cool, dark place and try to restock it as regularly as possible. What’s your opinion on the topic? Let us know in the comments. And, by the way, if you’ve missed the previous blog posts, don’t worry - you can always fetch up: 7 Uncommon Ways to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 Skin & Hair Benefits of Aloe Vera Lemons for Beauty - 4 Cool Things you can do in your House!