Olive Oil Health Benefits

What science and centuries of Mediterranean tradition already knew: extra virgin olive oil is genuinely good for you. Articles on the health benefits of olive oil, polyphenols, oleocanthal, skin and hair care, natural beauty, and the research behind why real EVOO is worth caring about.

Olive Oil for Constipation: Does It Actually Work?

Olive Oil for Constipation: Does It Actually Work?

The home remedy is older than the research and, as it turns out, the research mostly agrees with it. A tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil can help with constipation — gently, predictably, and with fewer side effects than over-the-counter laxatives.

Olive Oil for Hair: What It Actually Does (and the Right Way to Use It)

Olive Oil for Hair: What It Actually Does (and the Right Way to Use It)

Olive oil for hair — what the science says, which oil to use, and 4 honest hair-mask recipes from people who source olive oil for a living.
Low T, EVOO and Natural Strategies

Low T, EVOO and Natural Strategies

Let's talk about Hormones   As men age, the "male" hormone testosterone naturally declines.  While men naturally make and use small amounts of the...
Oleocanthal: What It Is, Health Benefits, and How to Get More of It

Oleocanthal: What It Is, Health Benefits, and How to Get More of It

People living in Mediterranean regions consistently outlive their counterparts in the rest of the developed world — and they do so with significant...
The potential danagers in your health and beauty products

The potential danagers in your health and beauty products

Top 3 Ingredients linked to Hormone Disruption in Health and Beauty Products At Healthy Harvest we believe in high quality ingredients and this is ...
30 Uses for Olive Oil (Cooking, Skin, Hair, Health and Around the House)

30 Uses for Olive Oil (Cooking, Skin, Hair, Health and Around the House)

The amazing benefits of olive oil don’t just stop in the kitchen. Read below for nearly 30 ways to use olive oil to improve your life. Kitchen Sautee – Olive oil has a smoke point of 410 degrees and retains all nutrients up to medium-medium high heat Fry – The recommended frying temp is 355, …
Staying Well Through Winter

Staying Well Through Winter

Winter is a time for self care. With less light and colder temperatures, our bodies tend to crave hibernation. It is a yin time of year - a time of...
Mediterranean Diet High In Olive Oil Prolongs Life of Seniors

Mediterranean Diet High In Olive Oil Prolongs Life of Seniors

We live by the philosophy that food is medicine. Turns out, it's more than just a saying. A study in Italy found that seniors 65 years or older who adhered to a Mediterranean diet saw 25 percent less likelihood of death from ANY cause compared to those who adhered to the diet a little or not at all.
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women Over 40

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women Over 40

A new report, published September 20 in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke, reveals that risk of stroke in white adults was significan...
8 Easy Steps for Healthy Skin at Any Age

8 Easy Steps for Healthy Skin at Any Age

   When should you start taking steps to prevent signs of aging? What can you do if you have environmental damage? Our friend and holistic skincare...
8 Ways to Pamper Yourself with Olive Oil this Valentine's Day

8 Ways to Pamper Yourself with Olive Oil this Valentine's Day

Self care is not extravagant; it's essential. Take a little time this month to create rituals that rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul. When it ...
Are there carcinogens in your beauty products?

Are there carcinogens in your beauty products?

Most our community of friends at Healthy Harvest are healthy eaters. We read nutrition labels and are cautious of what ingredients we’re putting in our bodies. We choose organic and avoid GMOs and hormones whenever possible. But how often do we pay attention to what we’re putting on our skin? Our skin is our biggest organ … Continue reading "Are there carcinogens in your beauty products?"