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Celebrate Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day on Sept. 30 and enjoy all the delicious benefits of one of nature's most amazing creations! Extra virgin olive oil has been around for thousands of years, with its earliest use dating back to ancient Greece. Today, extra virgin olive oil is used in countless dishes around the world and is known for its many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving brain health, lowering cholesterol levels and more.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>6000 B.C.</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Olive Cultivation Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Archaeological evidence shows that olives were being cultivated in the Eastern Mediterranean region around this time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2500 B.C.</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Evidence of Olive Oil Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>Residue of olive oil was found in pottery in Crete, pointing to its use in Minoan society.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>700 B.C.</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Olive Oil in Ancient Greece</div><div class='timeline-text'>Homer refers to olive oil as ‘liquid gold,’ signaling its importance in Greek society.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>16th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Olive Trees In the Americas</div><div class='timeline-text'>Spanish colonizers brought olive trees to the Americas where cultivation began.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Health Connection Recognized</div><div class='timeline-text'>Studies in the 1970s begin to analyze olive oil’s connection to a lower risk of heart disease, spurring an increase in consumption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The unofficial holiday of National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day is established to celebrate this versatile oil's health benefits and culinary versatility.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook with olive oil</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a delicious dish with extra virgin olive oil as the main ingredient. Whether it’s adding a few drops to your salad, sautéing vegetables or baking something sweet, there are endless possibilities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try different oils</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local store or farmer’s market and sample different types of olive oils. Consider buying a few bottles of different varieties to compare their aromas and tastes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make an olive oil cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate the day by baking an olive oil cake! There are plenty of recipes out there – just pick one that looks good and get baking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share the health benefits</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Extra virgin olive oil is full of healthy monounsaturated fats, so why not share that knowledge? Post some facts about olive oil on social media to spread the word.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Use it in a DIY beauty treatment</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Olive oil is great for your skin and hair, so why not whip up a DIY beauty treatment using olive oil? Try adding some drops to your shampoo or conditioner for soft, hydrated locks.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Extra virgin olive oil is nutrient rich</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Extra virgin olive oil is packed with important nutrients and vitamins that are essential for a healthy diet. It contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that can help fight inflammation and boost the immune system. It also provides monounsaturated fats that can help reduce cholesterol levels and promote heart health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Extra virgin olive oil has a delicious flavor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With its robust flavor, extra virgin olive oil adds amazing depth and richness to salads, pastas, roasted vegetables and more. Its smooth velvety texture makes it perfect for dressings or dips and offers an unbeatable taste that can take your meals to the next level!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Extra virgin olive oil supports local farmers & ranchers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Purchasing locally grown and produced extra virgin olive oil means supporting small businesses and boosting the nearby economy. Not only will you be getting top quality ingredients, but you'll also be helping those who dedicate their time to sustainably cultivating these precious resources.</p></div></div>
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day is celebrated on September 30 every year. In 2024 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day will occur on a Monday.
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