Health & Mediterranean lifestyle
For thousands of years, olive oil has held a central place in the Mediterranean diet. Far more than just an ingredient, it is now recognized for its nutritional qualities and its role in a balanced lifestyle.
Polyphenols, monounsaturated fatty acids, the Mediterranean diet, daily consumption or sports: numerous scientific studies have helped us better understand the benefits of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
This guide brings together our articles to distinguish misconceptions from scientific knowledge, better understand the properties of olive oil, and discover why it has become a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet.
The 10 reasons that make extra virgin olive oil a superfood
Discover the nutritional qualities that make extra virgin olive oil one of the cornerstones of a healthy and balanced diet.
Why olive oil is at the heart of the Mediterranean diet?
As much a cultural heritage as an everyday food, olive oil is at the center of the Mediterranean diet. Discover why this dietary model is now recognized worldwide.
Why are more and more olive oil consumers turning to quality?
In a context where consumers are looking for greater transparency, naturalness, and authenticity, premium olive oils are becoming increasingly appealing. Discover the reasons for this trend and why quality has become a true lifestyle choice.
Olive oil polyphenols: the complete guide to understanding everything
What are polyphenols? Why are they so highly sought after? Discover their role in the quality of olive oil and current scientific knowledge.
What are the daily olive oil consumption recommendations?
How much should you consume? At what time of day? Discover the guidelines generally recommended as part of a balanced diet.
10 benefits of olive oil for athletes
Energy, recovery, nutrition: discover why olive oil naturally finds its place in the diet of active people.
Protecting your memory with olive oil: is it possible?
What does research say about the links between olive oil consumption and cognitive health? Let's review the available knowledge.
Olive oil as a natural preservative: benefits and properties
Used since antiquity, olive oil has properties that naturally help preserve many foods.
Is olive oil good for your heart?
Discover why monounsaturated fatty acids play an important role in nutritional recommendations.
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Olive oil and cholesterol: what do studies say?
Between misconceptions and scientific consensus, let's review the effects of olive oil on the lipid profile.
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Why do olive oils not have the same nutritional value?
Why are some olive oils naturally richer in polyphenols and antioxidant compounds than others? Discover the influence of the variety, terroir, harvest, extraction, and storage on their nutritional quality.
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Olive oil in a vegetarian diet
Why is olive oil a preferred fat in a mainly plant-based diet?
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Olive oil and healthy aging
How does the Mediterranean diet help preserve quality of life as we age?
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Misconceptions about olive oil
Should you drink a spoonful of olive oil in the morning? Is it always better raw? Separate fact from fiction.
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Olive oil and children
From what age? In what quantity? Discover the place of olive oil in the diet of young children.
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Olive oil and cooking: impact on nutritional qualities
What happens to polyphenols, vitamins, and aromas during cooking? Let's review.
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Key takeaway: why quality also matters for your health
Not all olive oils have the same nutritional qualities. Extra virgin olive oil obtained from healthy olives, harvested at the right time and quickly cold-extracted retains more of its natural compounds, especially polyphenols and antioxidants.
As part of a varied and balanced diet, it is one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, recognized for its numerous benefits. Beyond the numbers and analyses, choosing a quality olive oil also means choosing a living, minimally processed product, crafted with respect for the fruit, the terroir, and time.
Our commitment
At Casa Montero y Bianchi, we are convinced that the quality of an olive oil is not just about its chemical analyses. It comes from a set of choices: preserving a terroir, farming without chemical inputs, harvesting at the best time, extracting quickly and cold, and producing with rigor rather than quantity.
Our ambition is to offer an olive oil that fully embodies the Mediterranean lifestyle: an olive oil chosen as much for its taste as for its naturalness, its authenticity, and the pleasure it brings every day.
Because taking care of your diet starts with choosing honest products, born from expertise that respects nature and people.
