Beneficial Olive Oil

LDL Cholesterol Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol – “Bad” Cholesterol LDL cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis). This narrows […]

Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): What Makes It Special—From Ancient Presses to Modern Standards Few foods are as woven into a nation’s identity as olive oil is to Greece. […]

regional background info

marsh and lagoon system Baxedaki Ecological Farm rests just 35 meters above sea level in the Bay Area (Kampos) 3 km from the shoreline. Long ago, this was a shallow […]

micro climate & ecology

North Evia Microclimate Central Greece is home to many unique microclimates, and North Evia is no exception. Here, our olive groves lie at the meeting point of two very different […]