June 15, 2021 4 min read
The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern, not a promise of perfect health. Explore the research behind it, simple ways to build Mediterranean-style meals, and the place of 7Thirty and Organic Original Blend Greek extra virgin olive oil at your table.
June 08, 2021 4 min read
Discover olive oil's ancient Mediterranean roots, its cultural significance and its place in healthy eating today. Follow the story from Greek tradition to Ilias and Sons' 7Thirty and Organic Original Blend.
June 01, 2021 4 min read
Olive oil's story extends beyond the kitchen. Explore traditional beauty uses, occasional hair-care applications and what skin-barrier research means for using olive oil topically.
May 29, 2021 4 min read
Remembering Maria Giannakos, who lived to 112: a family story of Greek olive groves, generosity, life in Ottawa and the extra virgin olive oil traditions that helped shape Ilias and Sons.
March 25, 2021 4 min read
Our dog Ele has benefited from regular olive oil use in our family's experience. Explore the research on olive-derived compounds in dogs, how it differs from human high-phenolic EVOO evidence, and why pet nutrition decisions belong with your veterinarian.
January 15, 2021 4 min read
A low-FODMAP diet does not have to mean giving up garlic flavour. Learn how garlic-infused oil differs from garlic cloves, explore our Black Garlic and Speared Garlic Greek EVOO, and discover practical meal ideas and Monash University's guidance for IBS.
January 04, 2021 4 min read
Discover ten reasons to value Greek extra virgin olive oil, from its monounsaturated fats and phenolic compounds to Mediterranean meals and family tradition. Explore the research, understand the limits and meet 7Thirty and Organic Original Blend.
December 13, 2020 4 min read 1 Comment
Discover our olive oil tasting collaboration with La Bottega and Edible Ottawa, the story behind authentic Greek EVOO, and our partnerships with Misto Fine Foods, B&H Grocery and Foodsmiths.
May 06, 2020 4 min read
Bring sweet, savoury black garlic flavour to chicken drumsticks with our Greek EVOO infusion. This practical recipe includes ingredient amounts, refrigerated marinating, safe cooking guidance and tips for adapting the seasoning to a low-FODMAP plan.
May 06, 2019 4 min read
Our original 2019 account reported satisfactory CFIA results for the Ilias and Sons olive oil samples tested. Explore what that finding means, why access to records matters and how our Greek heritage and retail partnerships support a clearer product story.
September 24, 2018 5 min read
Olive oil fraud deserves serious scrutiny, not recycled statistics. Explore historical investigations, official Canadian testing results, recent video reporting and practical ways to assess the source and evidence behind a bottle of extra virgin olive oil.
August 18, 2018 4 min read
Discover the tradition of olive oil soap and explore Ilias and Sons liquid Castile soaps and unscented bars. Learn how to choose a formula for your routine, why pH matters and what to consider for sensitive skin.