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What has olive oil research found since our 2018 news roundup? Explore newer cardiovascular and brain-health studies, revisit cooking research and understand the limits of older stories about exercise, pets and experimental wound dressings.

The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating, not a promise of a particular lifespan. Explore healthy-ageing research, practical Greek meal ideas and the place of extra virgin olive oil and shared meals in our family tradition.

What does research say about Mediterranean eating, extra virgin olive oil and breast cancer risk? Explore two studies, understand their limitations and discover how Greek EVOO fits into everyday meals without promises of cancer prevention.

Discover Ilias and Sons Greek olive oil infusions, from savoury black garlic and aromatic herbs to bright citrus and bold peppers. Explore flavour pairings, everyday cooking ideas and the research behind our superfood ingredients.

A little drizzle, a lot of character. Discover how cayenne-infused Greek extra virgin olive oil brings warming heat to pizza, pasta, eggs and roasted vegetables, with practical serving tips and clear context for ingredient research.

Discover why black garlic and Greek extra virgin olive oil make a rich, savoury pairing. Explore updated research, the difference between whole garlic and infused oil, and easy ways to bring black garlic flavour to everyday meals.

Explore olive oil for hair and everyday skin care, including Ilias and Sons lip balms, simple hand and cuticle care, and olive oil soaps. Learn how to use products thoughtfully and why sensitive skin needs extra consideration.

In 2016, Ilias and Sons donated Greek extra virgin olive oil to Ottawa's Children's Center at Hilson Avenue Public School. A favourite family-business story about sharing good ingredients, supporting caregivers and giving back to our local community.

It started with a simple idea: why not put two favourite ingredients in one bottle? Discover how our black garlic and Greek EVOO experiment won over friends, family and early Ottawa supporters, with rich flavour and everyday cooking possibilities.

Discover Speared Garlic EVOO from Ilias and Sons: Greek extra virgin olive oil infused with Ontario Rocambole garlic. Explore its bold, savoury flavour, ideas for pasta, bread and roasted vegetables, and the difference between a commercial infusion and homemade garlic oil.

In 2016, Canadian food lovers recognised Ilias and Sons Greek organic extra virgin olive oil with the FoodiePages Foodie-Approved™ Award. Revisit an early milestone in our family business and the community support behind it.

I first wrote this tribute while my grandmother, Yia Yia Maria Giannakos, was still alive. Her place in our family, and the everyday Greek food traditions we shared, continue to shape Ilias and Sons. This is her story, and the lesson my father taught me: health is the most important element in life.