Aren't we lucky to have something that tastes so good ALSO contributing to our health? Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine noted its importance to good health and recommended "a spoonful a day" to aid in digestion — a suggestion still offered today in spite of our advanced state of pharmacopia.

Fresh olive oil is good for you because it:

• Is an excellent source of monounsaturated dietary fat
• Contains potent antioxidants
• Improves your LDL blood serum component
• Adds natural luster to hair
• Strengthens fingernails
• Adds oil to dry skin
• Aids in digestion and regularity
• High vitamin A, D, K and E content
• Stimulates bone growth and absorption of calcium

Best of all, fresh, extra virgin olive oil tastes great and enhances many vegetable, meat, fish and poultry dishes. And, it's wonderful on pasta!

First Texas Olive Oil Company provides fresh oil that will provide the highest health benefit, as well as bring a new flavor to your palate.

Other articles that reference the great health benefits of extra virgin olive oil:

• http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11758647/
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4469370.stm
• “New Anti-cancer Components Of Extra-virgin Olive Oil Revealed”