Olive oil from historic Crete is a proven link to a long and healthy life.

Archeologists have discovered that the Cretans were exporting olive oil as far back as the Minoan era, before 2500 BC. This makes Crete the first exporter of olive oil in history.

The Cretan Diet: For over 50 years, scientific studies have shown that the Cretan diet is the most effective diet in preventing cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer (The New England Journal of Medicine, June 2003).

The key ingredient of this diet is the liberal consumption of olive oil, which has been produced in Crete for over 5,000 years.

The Isle of Crete: Crete (the largest Island of Greece) is located close to three continents (Europe, Africa, and Asia ). The Minoan Civilization which flourished here for a millennium before 1500 BC is credited by scholars to have given birth to Western Civilization. Its close proximity to three continents made it a natural crossroad for trade and cultures. The island is blessed with a mild climate and a long cultivation season that enables fruits and vegetables to develop intensely rich color, aroma and flavor. On this relatively small island (smaller than the state of Rhode Island ), there are over 2,500 different plant species, 10% of which are endemic to Crete . Several species of wild herbs, found only on Crete , have been known since the Minoan era to contain natural healing properties. Crete is also blessed with striking natural beauty and undeveloped land. The abundance of flavorful, healthy produce makes it easy for the people of Crete to enjoy the long healthy lives that scientists have been studying for decades.

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