World Olive Tree Day : 26th November
The olive tree, with its roots in the Mediterranean, is a universal symbol of peace and harmony. Growing across five continents, olives provide jobs, security and natural resources to rural communities around the world. The olive tree, specifically the olive branch, holds an important place in the minds of men ... Read more
Is Virgin Olive Oil Better Than Olive Oil?
Olive Oil Versus Extra Virgin Olive Oil: What’s the Difference? Updated September 9th 2021 When it comes to making the best choice in olive oil for taste and health, there is simply no finer option than extra virgin olive oil. Distinct from other refined oils, it is the highest grade ... Read more
Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil Welcomes New Trade Envoy
South West Wiltshire MP Dr. Andrew Murrison was recently re-appointed Trade Envoy to Morocco. Dr Murrison has a long association with Morocco. He is a former Minister for North Africa and the Middle East and ex-chair of the Morocco All Party Parliamentary Group. He has an important Moroccan ex-pat community ... Read more
Extra Virgin Olive Oil And The Med Diet Fight The Onset Of Dementia
New research from the University College of London (UCL) has found that weight management could play an important role in lowering the risk of developing dementia. Adhering to a healthy and balanced eating plan, such as the Mediterranean diet, with extra virgin olive oil as a cornerstone, is one of the best ways ... Read more
US Firefighters & The Mediterranean Diet
How An Olive Oil Rich Diet Helped To Keep Our Brave Firefighters Fighting Fit Updated 10th June 2021 Firefighters in the USA who followed a Mediterranean Diet decreased their risk of heart disease in a major study carried out by the Harvard School of Public Health and Cambridge Health Alliance. ... Read more
Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Breast Cancer
New Research Shows Plant-Based Diet Can Reduce Cancer Risk For Women Updated July 16th 2022 A growing body of research suggests that consuming a plant-based diet – such as The Mediterranean Diet – can reduce your risk of breast cancer. A recent study has shown that eating mostly fruits and ... Read more
What Makes The Best Olive Oil?
Explains what makes extra virgin olive oil the best olive oil there is around and why it is so good for you. Updated October 19th 2022 Summary Extra virgin olive oil is the best olive oil you can find Extra virgin olive oil retains the true flavour of olives and ... Read more
Roast Thanksgiving Turkey with Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Embrace The Mediterranean Diet For Thanksgiving – Focus on Right Foods Not Restriction To Reduce Risk Of Disease Says Expert Updated 25th October 2021 Thanksgiving is not traditionally associated with restriction! But, according to a nutritional expert, eating the right foods – in particular The Mediterranean Diet – is healthier ... Read more
Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil And The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet has been selected as the best diet of 2020 by the U.S. News and World Report. It was the third consecutive year that the eating plan was selected as the top healthy diet. Mediterranean Diet Oils Extra virgin olive oil is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. A ... Read more
Give It To Me Straight, Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil Healthy?
Why Olive Oil Is So Important In The Mediterranean Diet Updated August 12th 2021 We examine how the unsaturated fats vs saturated fat in extra virgin olive oil reduces the risk factors for ldl cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and heart disease when taken as part of a Mediterranean diet. Extra virgin ... Read more