Just a few words to thank the Chef’s who have shared a recipe where Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the key ingredient to enhance the dish. We have talked to Producers who share their experiences as they work hard to produce an excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We have spent time with Buyers and ‘Branding’ experts who have shown us the need to bring a unique ‘narrative’ to our products, so it stands out. We have demystified the Science around Polyphenols, Free Fatty Acids, Antioxidants, and Free Radicals in the hope that it will give our community the tools to enable it to share the reasons why we should be using Extra Virgin Olive Oil every day!

Hello and welcome to the Penultimate episode and final conversation, for season two of:

‘It’s all about the oil, Olive.’

Our conversation this week is with

Dr. Simon Poole

Simon is a Physician, Fellow of the British Medical Association, Author of the book ‘ The Olive Oil Diet’ and Advisory Board Member to the Olive Wellness Institute.

In this conversation, Simon explains the key scientific detail, in an understandable and ‘usable’ way. Providing us with a better understanding of Free Fatty Acids, Polyphenols, Antioxidants and Free Radicals, and what the science means to the olive fruit grower, the olive oil producer and the Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumer.

I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Enjoy and share!

Brenda Wilkinson has lived in Central Africa from 1990.

 “I look around at the ‘emptiness’ of consumerism and that fast life and am almost happy that global 'lock-down' stopped us in our tracks for a while to reflect.” 

Brenda was born in South Africa, trained as a teacher and after school, met and married her husband Nick, and produced two beautiful daughters.

Brenda and Nick bought the olive estate RIO LARGO in 2010 knowing very little about what was ahead of them. Brenda soon became involved in the marketing of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Nick so passionately produced. Starting from scratch, Brenda has built a brand in ten years with sales that continue to grow in local and international markets, with authenticity and hard work!

“Make every moment and every cent count… spend your money and your time wisely.”

To contact Rio Largo please use the links below.

https://instagram.com/riolargooliveestate?igshid=11hqklqqe909c

https://www.facebook.com/riolargooliveestate

www.riolargo.co.za