Heart Health: The Easiest Way to Show Your Heart Some Love—Every Day

It Has Been Shown That...

regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), especially when rich in polyphenols, can significantly lower the risk of heart disease. Clinical studies link EVOO with better cholesterol profiles, reduced blood pressure, improved arterial function, and decreased inflammation—making it one of the most heart-supportive foods in the world.

What It Means for You

Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day—it deserves support. EVOO is more than just a healthy fat. It’s a protector. It helps keep your arteries clean, your blood flowing smoothly, and your cholesterol in check. The result? A lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues.

Choosing EVOO regularly isn’t about restriction—it’s about nourishment. A drizzle over vegetables or a spoonful in a soup can quietly and powerfully support one of your most vital organs.

What Clinical Science Says

Here’s how EVOO works inside your body to protect your heart:

  • Lowers Harmful Cholesterol
    EVOO’s primary fat, oleic acid, is a monounsaturated fat (MUFA) that helps reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol).
  • Protects Cholesterol from Oxidation
    Hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein, two powerful antioxidants found in EVOO, prevent LDL from oxidizing—a process that makes cholesterol dangerous and more likely to clog arteries.
  • Reduces Inflammation in Blood Vessels
    Chronic inflammation can damage arteries and make plaque more unstable. EVOO polyphenols reduce inflammatory signals like CRP (C-reactive protein) and interleukins.
  • Improves Arterial Flexibility
    EVOO helps blood vessels dilate properly by enhancing endothelial function (the lining of your arteries), which contributes to healthier blood pressure and circulation.
  • Mimics Effects of Heart Medications
    • Oleic acid: Acts like a gentle statin.
    • Hydroxytyrosol: Works like an antioxidant supplement.
    • Oleuropein: Has vasodilating properties similar to medications like nitroglycerin.

Clinical Evidence

  • The PREDIMED Study (Estruch et al., 2018)
    In this large randomized controlled trial of over 7,000 people at high cardiovascular risk, participants who consumed a Mediterranean diet supplemented with high-polyphenol EVOO had a 30% lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those on a low-fat diet.
    New England Journal of Medicine, 378(25), 2441–2452.
    [DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1800389]
  • George et al., 2019
    Meta-analysis shows high-polyphenol EVOO improves blood pressure, lowers triglycerides, and enhances HDL levels.
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(18), 2772–2795.
    [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1487388]
  • Casas et al., 2016
    EVOO-rich diets reduce inflammation in the vascular wall and make plaques less likely to rupture.
    European Journal of Nutrition, 55(6), 2045–2053.
    [DOI: 10.1007/s00394-015-1002-1]
  • Guasch-Ferré et al., 2020
    In a large cohort study of U.S. adults, higher olive oil consumption was associated with lower all-cause and cause-specific mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease.
    Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 75(15), 1729–1739.

Try This at Home

Bringing EVOO into your daily rhythm doesn’t have to be complicated. Start small and build habits that support your heart without sacrificing flavor.

  • Add a tablespoon of EVOO to cooked greens, beans, or soups.
  • Make your own salad dressing with EVOO, lemon, and mustard instead of bottled ones.
  • Use EVOO in place of butter or seed oils when roasting vegetables or searing proteins.

You don’t need to count grams of fat—just make EVOO your go-to fat and let it replace less helpful ones.

Other Helpful Habits

Pairing EVOO with heart-healthy choices can amplify its effects:

  • Walk or move your body daily. Even 30 minutes a day lowers blood pressure and improves circulation.
  • Eat more fiber—from fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains—which binds excess cholesterol and helps eliminate it.
  • Stay hydrated and manage stress. Chronic stress impacts blood vessels; calming practices like deep breathing, time in nature, or gratitude journaling can help.

When EVOO becomes part of a bigger lifestyle—rich in color, movement, and joy—its impact becomes exponential.

A closer look at the art, heritage, and purpose behind our design.

Every Curve Tells Our Story

Uncover the meaning behind our design

Where Our Design Becomes a Living Story

At Avias Ranch, the story doesn’t begin with a label—it begins with the bottle itself. Every symbol etched into the glass is a quiet nod to our history, our values, and the land that shapes us. This isn’t just design. It’s a living language of Greek tradition, interpreted through the lens of a modern olive oil revolution.

At its heart stands the olive tree—bold, stylized, and unmistakably rooted. It’s not just the centerpiece of our design, but the soul of our story. This tree symbolizes life, resilience, and nourishment—offering fruit, shade, and connection across generations. This icon of our olive trees is surrounded by images of olive trees stretched across our land and their longevity, rootedness, and Greece's unbreakable relationship with the land.  Near it stands the amphora, an ancient vessel once used to store olive oil millennia ago. For us, it’s a symbol of continuity—what was precious then remains essential now.

In the midst of these trees, men and women are harvesting by hand—a tribute to the real people behind every bottle. These figures embody community, craftsmanship, and the respect we have for every step of the process. This is labor done with intention, not automation.

 


Above the grove, the sun shines with the constancy only Greece can offer—radiating warmth, ripeness, and life into every olive branch. It nourishes not just the trees, but the people who tend them. Beneath that same light, the arches of traditional Greek architecture rise in quiet harmony, grounding the scene in heritage. Together, they speak of a place where nature, culture, and daily ritual meet.


Higher still, you’ll find doves carrying olive branches—timeless symbols of peace, renewal, and balance in Greek tradition. On certain bottles, especially those from our Notis Estate or limited special editions, their

presence signals something more. These oils are not just expressions of the land—they're milestones. Whether marking a harvest of extraordinary purity, a tribute to heritage, or a sustainability breakthrough, the dove becomes our quiet emblem of intention. It also reflects our regenerative mission: transforming olive pomace into fuel and feed, restoring soil health, and closing the loop with purpose.


Etched near the base, a plate of fish reminds us that olive oil’s story doesn’t end at harvest—it continues at the table. This is a nod to Greece’s deep connection to the sea, and to the meals shared with laughter, music, and family. Olive oil

isn’t just a product here; it’s a finishing touch, a daily ritual, a bridge between land and sea.

Together, these symbols tell a complete story—from land to bottle, from mythology to modernity. And they aren’t just poetic—they’re backed by precision. Each bottle reflects the rigor behind the beauty: high polyphenol content, ultra-low acidity, and a naturally balanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. These aren’t claims. They’re measured.

Our bottle isn’t just beautiful. It’s honest. It reflects everything we stand for: rooted tradition, radical transparency, and a deep respect for what olive oil can be.