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by the human body, besides being rich of polyphenols, tocopherols including the vitamin E. “ Every type of beauty product is available. Idea Toscana are also soon to be launching an organic cosmetics range too. The Tuscan Magazine is particularly
enamoured of the exfoliating body sponge (pictured) which has ground olive pits and fresh olive oil incorporated into a natural sponge to gently exfoliate, cleanse and moisturise delicate skin. Idea Toscana products are available at over
350 locations in Tuscany, throughout Italy and in 21 countries around the world, visit their website
www.primaspremitura.it for further details or look out for their eye- catching logo.
Olive Facts
What’s not to love about olive oil? It’s delicious, it goes great with almost everything, and it’s good for you. Read on for
some facts about what some refer to as “liquid gold.” • The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean, where olive oil has been an important part of life for thousands of years.
• In Homer’s Iliad, Hera removes cleans her skin with ambrosia and anoints herself with olive oil.
• Dead bodies were often anointed with olive oil to mask the smell.
• In Ancient Rome, pregnant women applied olive oil to their skin to prevent stretch marks. Many woman today still follow this practice.
• Italy is the second world’s largest overall producer of olive oil. Spain is first. • Italy exports more olive oil to the United States than to anywhere else. • Olive oil is high in healthy monounsaturated fats.
The quality of Tuscan Olive oil is appreciated around the world.
At the Frantoio Dei Colli Toscani, close to
A charming country house with panoramic infinity swimming pool immersed in olive groves and woodland offering traditional Tuscan hospitality in 3 beautifully presented appartments.
Situated in the heart of of the Val De Merse and conveniently located for Siena and all major points of interest. For more details and to book your Tuscan getaway visit:
www.poderedisantamaria.it
www.volterraatavola.it e.mail:
frantoiovolterra@interfree.it tel e fax 0588 33233 cell. 328 0619647
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Volterra, Anna Maria Barberini presents the story of the oils production followed by a tasting of superb quality oils.
In the Frantoio shop there is also a wide selection of some of the best local produce, cheese, wheat pasta, salami, honey, sauces and wine.
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