Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and a key ingredient to the Mediterranean diet.I hope my site will benefit you if you are looking to live a healthier and more active life.

The scientific benefits for lowering cholesterol and eating foods with monounsaturated fats are being published daily by notable health organizations and professional's.The latest research supports the antioxidant qualities of olive oil, which is actually a fruit juice, with suspended particles, I won't get technical here.

By making one small change in the way we eat,specifically replacing saturated fat with Monounsaturated fat, we will improve the quality of our lives and add years.We have learned this from the numerous studies about the lifestyles of the Mediterranean people. The secret is reducing the saturated fat. I personally take two tablespoons every morning, and I use it with easy recipes, that I will share with you.

Hopefully you are lucky enough to live in a community that would allow you to visit a local Farmer's Market so you can enjoy farm fresh products,and chat with the Farmer that grows them.I know that these days, one might live in a town with a Farmers market but may not have the time to visit.For you I offer a chance to enjoy the freshest extra virgin olive oil,from our Central California small farm located in Paso Robles,California.

Its a fact that the United States imports 99% of its oil from other countries, and most of the oil grown in the U.S. is produced in California,on Large and small farms like ours.

There is fine work being done by the California Olive oil council to promote " the truth be told " on Olive oil bottles labeled in California.We encourage looking for the California Olive oil council seal of approval before purchasing.

I know it is romantic to buy a product from Italy or Spain, but in 2008, police arrested 39 people and impounded more than 25,000 liters of counterfeit extra virgin oil in an Italian Food Scandal.The counterfeit oil was genetically modified soya bean oil mixed with beta carotene and industrial chlorophyll.

So I must say here buyer beware,use discretion, use the same critical eye you would use when considering generic drugs from another country. Is the product what they say it is ? Also, olives start fermenting when they are picked.This fruit is very delicate and should be processed with in 8 hours after it is preferably picked by hand.This is true whether harvested ,either here in the United States or abroad.

It is my experience after attending tasting seminars, that oils I have tasted from other countries may be old and dated.Also,the super market chain stores in the United States will try to "move" last years crop in the corporate grocery stores. This is very important to note because freshness affects the beneficial qualities of this age old fruit.I recommend shopping at Farmers markets,and asking the Farmers questions about there products, and how they grow the items they sell.Remember Light, Heat and oxygen are olive oils worst enemies.

So, I believe my " Transitional organic " Farm and educational website can help the busy American Family replace saturated fat with foods with monounsaturated fats.I can guarantee freshness and answer your questions about the way my oil is brought to market."why" because I am the Farmer that raised the fruit.I know the water from my well is tested clean and pure with no chlorine.Also,the soil I planted the trees in is fertile and well maintained.If it looks like a farmer is the web master for this site, its true... I do that to ( I am sure you could tell).

Please keep checking back from time to time, I will be adding healthy recipes, Farmers Market updates and quotes and postings from nutritionist's as they are contributed.I encourage you to contact me and ask questions, and contribute recipes.