Suthin Liptawat

Olive Oil | Napa Valley

I just returned from California a few days ago. On the way to wine tasting in Napa Valley, my family and I had the chance to stop at St. Helena Olive Oil Company, Rutherford ,Ca., which is only 10 minutes from Napa. We had the chance to taste a few products.

I bought a bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil which tasted so good at the store. " First cold pressing from California olive orchards" is printed on the bottle label.

What is olive oil? Olive oil is the edible oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europea L.)

"Olive oil does not have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids but it does have substances, the flavenoids, which exert some of the same effects. The ratio of Omega-3 to other acids is very good in olive oil and it may be that the ratio of these fatty acids is what's most important. There are studies which show that diets rich in olive oil help prevent heart attacks and stroke." 

Food Label

Every time I read a new post of the Ultrametabolism Blog by Dr. Mark Hyman,the author of the book Ultrametabolism, I learn some thing new.

• Trans fats is the same as dehydrogenated fats. We all know that trans fats are very bad for our health. But if it's labeled dehydrogenated fats,few people will know about it.
• Cellulose which we human cannot digest,is part of the ingredients of the low-carb food.

Dr. Hymaan told us to be a smart label reader. If you don't know any of the ingredients,stay away from it.

The conclusion is to try to eat as much organic,whole foods as much and as often as possible.

This excellent post can be read at www.ultrametabolism.com