La Masía is committed to a healthy diet of nutritious food, such as olive oil. Medical studies carried out all over the world have shown the health benefits of regular consumption of olive oil. Olive oil is a 100% natural food product and the main ingredient of the “heart-healthy” diet. Its consumption is recommended at all ages.
- High levels of Vitamin E and K benefit the circulatory system
- Helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
- Increases good cholesterol (HDL)
- Has a protecting effect on the skin
- Also recommended in an infant diet given the type of fats it contains
- Its anti-oxidising properties protect against neurodegenerative diseases
- Prevents cellular ageing
- Helps improve metabolic functions
- Stimulates growth and helps in calcium absorption
- Helps to prevent some types of cancer, such as breast cancer
- Does not contain sodium