{"product_id":"kouris-extra-virgin-olive-oil","title":"Kouris Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you already know your extra virgin olive oils and how to tell if they are of superior quality, then this should be quite enough to convince you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily farmed in Greece \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully cold extracted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled in tin for superior preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly harvested for ultimate polyphenol potency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5 Acidity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you think all extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) are created equal then please read on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut first... Let's take a quick look at the benefits that elevate this oil to superfood status!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ebenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese benefits listed are only attributed to extremely high quality oils which can be shown to have maintained their levels of pholyphenols, especially oleocanthal.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEVOO is being increasingly shown to have preventative effects on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23670794\"\u003ecognitive decline\u003c\/a\u003e and the development of cognitive disorders like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23414128\"\u003eAlzheimer's\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cardiovascular health benefits of EVOO are mounting, even on patients already presenting with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00394-004-0504-0\"\u003edyslipidemia\u003c\/a\u003e. It is also being shown to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/0021915095056564\"\u003eslow\u003c\/a\u003e and even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/129\/12\/2177\/4722078\"\u003eprevent\u003c\/a\u003e the oxidization of LDL cholesterol (this is when it becomes harmful).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe higher the level of polyphenols, particularly oleocanthal in the oil, the higher the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0021915006000402\"\u003eantioxidant\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0899900704003004\"\u003eanti-inflammatory\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0958166911006811\"\u003eantimicrobial\u003c\/a\u003e effects of the oil. In fact the anti-inflammatory effects of EVOO in high enough doses are now being compared to those of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/437045a?viewType=Print\u0026amp;viewClass=Print\"\u003eIbuprofen\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs research continues it is being used for more and more specific applications, like this study which found high quality EVOO to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/daily-consumption-of-a-highphenol-extravirgin-olive-oil-reduces-oxidative-dna-damage-in-postmenopausal-women\/318D6AD06A8E073F9528EBE71F2F8135\"\u003ereduce DNA damage\u003c\/a\u003e in post menopausal women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a whole lot of well researched, critical health benefits all in one..  If longevity is what we are after it's time to start taking this food seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eso why do I have to choose with caution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA random bottle of olive oil from the shelf will not provide you with all of these. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In fact the overwhelming majority of EVOOs will also fall short. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The reasons for this are many...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vast number of manufacturers dilute the EVOO with other oils to increase profitability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuge manufacturing plants leave olives to lie around for too long before extraction allowing fermentation to take place and the polyphenols to dissipate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlives may be harvested too lateas while they ripen they produce more oil, however the polyphenols are reduced. Increasing profitability but decreasing superfood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany EVOOs are not farmed organically, meaning along with your anti-inflammatory properties you are getting the chemicals and pesticides which CAUSE the inflammation in the first place.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome companies still bottle their EVOOs in light or only slightly darkened glass, leaving the oil vulnerable to oxidization on the shelf or in your kitchen. This turns what was once a super food into a bottle of potential DNA damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge companies often buy the cheapest harvests from a variety of countries, but still process them in say Italy for example, and may then label their product 'bottled in Italy.' This directly impacts the quality of the oil as the nutrient profiles of all those olives will be diverse, and when mixed severely diluted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrightening... we know…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eso how do I ensure I'm choosing an oil that IS actually a superfood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving read everything above, making sure your EVOO truly packs a Super Power Punch can seem a little daunting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e So we have made a checklist for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the oil is ORGANIC. Olives are tiny fruits, and easily coated in pesticides and chemicals which are difficult to remove.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eONLY buy EVOO in DARK glass or tin. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.infona.pl\/resource\/bwmeta1.element.elsevier-fb10a55c-96ac-3ba9-b55b-32490cc3d35b\"\u003eStudies\u003c\/a\u003e show that tin is actually the most effective packing for preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the acidity level listed on the bottle. To be classified as EVOO the acidity should be lower than 0.8, so the lower the number the higher the quality of the oil. If this isn't listed, don't buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch the company you are buying from and ensure that they guarantee their olives are coming from a single country, and ideally a single farm to avoid discrepancies in olive quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile researching, check that the company notes an early harvest of the olives. This will mean you will be getting the most potent concentration of polyphenols and especially oleocanthal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter buying the oil, give it a taste on its own... If you get a peppery feeling at the back of your throat that makes you feel like you need to cough, you KNOW you've got the goods. Your oil is PACKED with oleocanthal(which is the property that creates that effect) and you're good to go!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewant us to take the labor out of your hands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Kouris Organic EVOO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKouris Organic EVOO meets that entire checklist and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's 100% organic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's bottled in specially prepared tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe acidity level is listed on the bottle and is superbly low at under 0.5!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKouris Organic EVOO comes from our chief operations officer's family farm in Greece. So we can provide you with a 100% guarantee that all the olives are a single variety, the Koroneiki, from a single mineral rich farm with an almost century old tradition of olive farming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKouris prides itself on a consistently early harvest, ensuring the highest possible potency of polyphenols and oleocanthal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt passes the taste test with flying colours. The peppery taste in the back of the throat is distinct. In fact among experts one cough, two cough and three cough oils are discussed, three being the most potent in antioxidants. In the ingfit team test Kouris scored a clear three cough across the board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eso how can I use it to ensure I'm maximizing its benefits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oil of this quality CAN be used for cooking and is stable up to 400 Fahrenheit, however, while it will not oxidize like other poor quality vegetable oils, the health benefits will become neutralized in the cooking.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e So... to turbocharge your health, try the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Lugavere's '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/huge-fatty-salad-max-lugavere_n_5ad4eef6e4b0edca2cbcbd2c\"\u003eHuge Fatty Salad\u003c\/a\u003e.' He notes repeatedly that pairing highly nutrient dense salad or vegetables with a super powered fat like organic EVOO doubles the absorbtion of the nutrients in the vegetables and salad too! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a finisher for grilled fish and meat. So the oil is drizzled over the protein after it is cooked in another fat, retaining its healthful properties and enhancing the taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over your low carb pizza just before serving to enhance taste and bioavailability. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe list is endless really... the best thing to do is keep a bottle in the middle of the dining table and have everyone drizzle a little over whatever is being served right before eating, in the Mediterranean tradition.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information please visit www.kourisoliveoil.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kouris","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":29084652306485,"sku":"10310160","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":29084652339253,"sku":"10310161","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":29084652372021,"sku":"10310106","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/8850\/8981\/products\/kouris-organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil.jpg?v=1563909988","url":"https:\/\/smar7-staging.myshopify.com\/products\/kouris-extra-virgin-olive-oil","provider":"smar7-staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}