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Olive oil is said to be an aphrodisiac!

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Olive oil is the only oil that can be consumed as it is removed from the fruit.

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Despite its size Greece is the worlds third largest exporter of olive oil - about one third of the total production is exported.

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Greeks consume more olive oil per head than any other nation.

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A Greek soap containing pure olive oil is said to help people suffering with eczema and psoriasis.

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The olive oil market in Britain is growing at a rate of 25% per annum.

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Only one tablespoon of olive oil has wiped out the cholesterol raising effects of two eggs.

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4 or 5 tablespoons of olive oil daily dramatically improves the blood profiles of heart attack patients.

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2/3 of a tablespoon of olive oil daily lowers blood pressure in men.

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Greece produces about 300,000 tonnes of consistently high quality olive oil each year.

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Olive oil consumption in Britain is 1.3 litres per person per year while in Greece it is 25 litres.

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70% of Greek olive oil production is Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

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Half of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil production is exported to other olive oil producing countries.

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Olive oil is an antidote for ammonia poisoning.