THE GOVERNOR LIMITED EDITION HIGH PHENOLIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 500ML

The Governor Limited Edition Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A rare extra virgin olive oil with character, from Corfu island. Produced drop by drop with painstaking care, this first batch of limited edition, early-harvest fresh olive juice is full of concentrated goodness.

FAQ

what is the best way to consume the governor?

For ultimate absorption of the healing molecules, take a spoonful or a”shot” – on an empty stomach. These rituals are still practiced in Mediterranean countries today and your body will readily absorb them to put them to good use!

The Governor is scientifically proven to contain up to ten times more polyphenols than your average olive oil. Polyphenols are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, gut supporting, anti- diabetic, cancer fighting molecules. They protect the heart, lower bad cholesterol and were even shown to improve brain function

The worldwide scientific magazine ” Frontiers In Oncology ” just published the research’s results with the title “The Effect of Dietary Intervention With High-Oleocanthal and Oleacein Olive Oil in Patients With Early-Stage Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Pilot Randomized Trial”.

It is the first clinical research of olive oil in high content of Oleokanthal and Oleicein ( High OC/OL-EVOO) which shows us it could be a very promising diet characteristic for the improvement of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
(CLL) generating the apoptosis of cancer cells and improving patient’s metabolism.

Three generations of Dafnis family members tend the aged ‘Lianolia’ variety olive trees in the family grove, none of which are under 100 years old. Many of our trees have been flourishing for over 500 years on the fertile slopes leading down and into the Adriatic Sea. Careful harvesting in October produces a low yield per tree of exceptionally high quality olives. Same-day cold pressing using the gentlest methods treats nature’s generosity with respect.

In return, it rewards us with a superb, unfiltered olive oil with the aroma of freshly-harvested and pressed olives, emerald green colour, rich texture and unique peppery taste. All are indications of its unusually high polyphenol content, which is what gives olive oil its healthy benefits. Add a new and finer taste dimension to salads or drizzle over warm food just before serving.

For over 100 years, the Dafnis Family, produces olive oil on the island of Corfu. carefully tending the centenarian “lianolia” variety. The olive oil is processed with low temperatures at the family’s mill based in the historical village of Aghios Mathaios, using the gentlest methods.

Size: 500ml