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.
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, …
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?"
Oil of Oregano for Cold and Flu Season: What the Research Says
Doctors, naturopaths, and a number of other health professionals have long touted Oregano Oil as one of nature’s most potent medicinal plants. Oregano oil also has antiseptic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. According to natural health expert Dr. Mercola, “The most therapeutically beneficial is the oil produced from wild oregano or Origanum vulgare that’s …
Using Olive Oil to stay Naturally Healthy and Beautiful
While most of our community here at Healthy Harvest is on board with clean eating and the organic food movement, how many of us are still using household and beauty products filled with chemicals that are harmful to us or the environment? Olive oil is a natural, safe, affordable alternative way to stay healthy inside …
Essential Oils for Skincare
Before we launch our new organic facial and body oils, we thought we’d introduce you to the simple but effective ingredients they’re made of. (No harmful or hard-to-pronounce chemicals here!) Plants are nature’s oldest medicine, from the food we eat, to teas and tinctures, to aromatherapy, to topical solutions. A quick Pinterest search will show you …