Long before the concept of superfoods became a phenomenon, and ahead of the curve of eco-conscious eating and plant-based diets, there was olive oil. It has defied trends, remaining a health stalwart for its natural goodness and the life-enhancing pleasantness it embodies. Is there anything more wholesome and delightful than wedges of warm sourdough dipped into bowls of extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by fresh salads, a carafe of wine, and the company of friends?
In the Franschhoek valley, this is a way of life, where boutique farms like Terre Paisible produce extra virgin olive oils expressing their unique terroir. Not all olive oils are equal; quality surpasses quantity in terms of real health benefits, from heart to skin.
Authentic, extra virgin olive oils pressed from superior olive varietals stand out for their flavour and high levels of health-giving polyphenols. Terre Paisible’s olives are cold-pressed to preserve natural antioxidants, oleic, and linoleic acids. This, along with the absence of additives and preservatives, results in an artisanal product enhancing both well-being and cuisine, making it a daily essential and a worthy luxury.
Olive oil boasts credible health benefits rooted in science, including heart health, better cognitive function, and diabetes and cancer prevention. Quality extra virgin olive oil, rich in polyphenols, particularly oleocanthal, fights cancer cells and lends a slightly bitter taste. Polyphenols and antioxidants like vitamin E regulate inflammation, offering antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-atherogenic, anti-thrombotic, and hypoglycemic properties.
Dieticians, wellness practitioners, and heart-health specialists extol the virtues of ‘good fats.’ Olive oil’s high monounsaturated fat content, especially oleic acid, improves cholesterol levels and lowers blood pressure. Diets high in oleic acid are linked to stroke p
Studies suggest olive oil supports brain health, guarding against age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Additionally, it is a potent natural beauty aid. Used in simple soaps for millennia for its moisturizing and softening properties, it nourishes hair and skin when consumed, contributing to supple skin and shinier hair.
Olive oil is health-promoting even after cooking, contrary to popular belief, thanks to its higher smoke point compared to other unrefined oils. It transforms dishes in health-conscious kitchens.
Terre Paisible’s dedication to delivering the finest extra virgin olive oils ensures you reap these wellness benefits with every bite or spoonful. The collection includes Délicate Huile d’Olive, Modérée Huile d’Olive, and Aromatique Huile d’Olive (Gold winner at the 2023 SA OLIVE Awards), each a masterful blend of five superior Italian olive varietals.
