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How healthy is olive oil really? Facts, benefits & myths.

So-called "liquid gold" is indispensable in Mediterranean cuisine. But beyond its excellent taste, many questions and myths surround its nutritional significance: How healthy is olive oil really? And what quality should you choose for your daily diet? We highlight the most important facts and clear up common misconceptions so you can understand and utilize the full potential of this high-quality food. For us at Venta del Barón, multiple award winners for our premium extra virgin olive oil, one thing is certain: quality is the key to its health benefits . What makes olive oil so healthy: Its nutritional composition The...

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Olivenöl für die Haare: Der Beauty-Trick aus der Küche

Olive oil for hair: The beauty trick from the kitchen

Olive oil is no longer just a treasure of Mediterranean cuisine. It's also considered a secret weapon in natural hair care . Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and unsaturated fatty acids, olive oil offers numerous benefits for hair. From shiny hair to a healthy scalp: olive oil for hair is a natural beauty trick that more and more people are discovering for themselves. Why olive oil for hair? Olive oil has been used for skin and hair for centuries. Its moisturizing and nourishing properties make it especially suitable for dry or damaged hair. Regularly massaging olive oil into your hair can...

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Was macht ein Olivenöl so hervorragend, dass es immer wieder mit Goldmedaillen und dem ganz besonderen "Chef's Choice Award" ausgezeichnet wird?

What makes an olive oil so outstanding that it is repeatedly awarded gold medals and the very special "Chef's Choice Award"?

Last week, we had the great honor of receiving two prestigious awards recognizing Venta del Baron's triumph at the 2024 IOOC International Olive Oil Competition. This prestigious event featured 95 exquisite extra virgin olive oils from 14 countries competing at the Hotelschool Den Haag in Amsterdam. As passionate advocates of combining foods from around the world with EVOO, we are particularly proud that Venta del Baron also Chef's Choice Award won! So what is it that the chefs appreciate so much about Venta del Baron? The magic of a great olive oil lies in its ability to be present in dishes but...

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Eigenschaften von nativem Olivenöl extra in Kosmetika

Properties of extra virgin olive oil in cosmetics

The benefits of extra virgin olive oil for the skin are incredibly diverse, and it has been used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes since ancient Egypt. Back then, olive oil was Hygiene and skin care used in various areas such as Aromatherapy baths, cleansing rituals, washes, ointments, perfumes and lotions used . Cosmetics, hygiene and health were closely linked. Did you know that cosmetics made from extra virgin olive oil have healing and strengthening properties? The regenerating properties contribute to Reduction of scars and stretch marks and make it a perfect product for cleansing and caring for the skin. Its high content of vitamin E makes it an ideal natural antioxidant that...

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