Why Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil Supports Health and Wellness

Why A Wellness Plan Is As Important As A Health Plan

^{Updated December 12th 2024}

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Should Be at the Heart of Your Wellness Plan

When it comes to wellness, there’s no magic shortcut. It’s all about small, sustainable habits that nourish your body, mind, and soul. One of the simplest adjustments you can make to enhance your wellness efforts is transitioning to extra virgin olive oil as a dietary staple. More than just a cooking ingredient, EVOO, particularly high-quality options like Morocco Gold, is a true elixir for health-conscious individuals and wellness seekers.

Most people think of wellness as a way to achieve or maintain physical health. But, at Morocco Gold, we know that wellness is about more than just your body. It’s also about your mind and spirit. Wellness is about being healthy in all aspects of your life. It’s about making choices that support your well-being. And it’s not something that you do once and forget about. It’s a continuous journey that requires effort and commitment. So why is wellness important? There are plenty of reasons, but here are just some:

1. Wellness makes you feel good, because it can help you manage stress.
2. Wellness can boost your immune system.
3. Increases your productivity.
4. Reduces reliance on healthcare system.

So, what does wellness mean to you and what steps can you take to promote your own wellness?

Wellness and Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil

You don’t have to guess when it comes to incorporating extra virgin olive oil into your life—its benefits are backed by extensive scientific research. Morocco Gold EVOO takes this one step further by offering a premium oil extracted from the finest olives, hand-picked in the Moroccan region known for its fertile soil. Free of chemicals and additives, its purity and authenticity make it not just a choice, but the best choice for those pursuing a healthier lifestyle.

What Is Wellness?

Before we deep-dive into how our extra virgin olive oil champions wellness, it’s crucial to define what “wellness” really means.

Wellness is more than just the absence of illness. It’s the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. This involves a balance of physical health, emotional well-being, and sustainable habits, all underpinned by mindful nutrition.

For many, the Mediterranean diet stands as a gold standard when it comes to maintaining wellness. At its heart is the vibrant, unprocessed, and nutrient-filled liquid gold—extra virgin olive oil.

According to the Global Wellness Institute,  the key tenets of wellness as both preventive and holistic can be traced back to ancient civilizations from the East (India, China) to the West (Greece, Rome). In 19th-century Europe and the United States, a variety of intellectual, religious and medical movements developed in parallel with conventional medicine.

Together these movements focus on holistic and natural approaches, self-healing and preventive care and have provided a foundation for what we understand as the modern-day phenomenon of ‘wellness’. 

Morocco Gold were delighted to be announced as an Ambassador for The Global Wellness Institute this month, recognising our commitment to improving wellness due to the health benefits of the best extra virgin olive oil.

Our support of The Global Wellness Institute demonstrates our shared vision to transform the health and wellness of people, communities, and the planet, also to eradicate preventable diseases worldwide.

Why Your Wellness Plan Starts With a healthy Mediterranean breakfast.

A healthy and nutritious breakfast, like a plant-based or Mediterranean diet can help increase your chances of living a long and healthy life, according to a recently article from wellandgood.com  

Based on the findings of author Dan Buettner, whose pioneering research on longevity hotspots or ‘blue zones’ lifts the lid on how we can potentially extend our life quality and duration, the article recommends a breakfast of foods which reduce blood pressure and cholesterol as one of 4 key choices.

The Mediterranean diet, which includes an emphasis on healthy ‘monounsaturated fats’ found in foods such as extra virgin olive oil, is known to help prevent a wide range of diseases such as cardiovascular disease or stroke.

Also listed in the article, entitled 4 Morning Habits of the Longest-Living People in the World, are:

• Finding your ‘ikigai’ (the Japanese concept of what drives you to get up and out of bed in the morning.
• Enjoying a cup of morning coffee – ideally with a plant-based milk alternative and natural sweetener.
• Say something nice to the first person you see.  Self-explanatory this one but Buettner starts each morning by literally complimenting others.

One of the easiest ways to introduce EVOO into your diet is through your morning routine. A healthy Mediterranean breakfast lays both a flavourful and healthful foundation for the day ahead. Here’s why it’s the perfect starting point for your wellness plan:

Quick Mediterranean Breakfast Ideas to Try:

• Greek Yogurt Bowl with honey, fruits, nuts, and a drizzle of Morocco Gold EVOO.
• Avocado Toast topped with cherry tomatoes, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of salt.
• Quinoa Breakfast Bowl mixed with fresh greens, poached eggs, and EVOO.
• Simple Olive Oil Cake for slow mornings with your coffee.

A Shot of Extra Virgin Olive Oil In The Morning

If you like the sound of Buettner’s teachings and want to incorporate a Mediterranean start to your day, one of the best ways to do so is by drinking extra virgin olive oil, first thing in the morning.  This is a quick and easy way to boost your daily intake of antioxidants and healthy fats. Drinking a shot of olive oil in the morning can be good for your skin, throat and help as part of a wellness plan.

Polyphenols: The Magic Ingredient In Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The level of polyphenols present in Morocco Gold varies slightly from year to year, depending on a range of factors, weather, time of harvesting and processing etc.

This year we are pleased to say the level of polyphenols is the highest we have yet seen. Our latest harvest polyphenol content is 644mg / kg.

So How Much Extra Virgin Olive Oil Should I Take Each Day As Part Of My Wellness Plan?

Each Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil bottle size is 500ml (16.9 fl.Oz.USA). There are around 35 tablespoons in each bottle (1 tbs. = 14.3ml).

What Is In 1 Tablespoon Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

One serving or 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil contains the following:

• 120 calories
• 10 grams of monounsaturated fat
• 2 grams of saturated fat
• 2 grams of polyunsaturated fat
• 1.9 milligrams of vitamin E (10 percent of Daily Value)
• 8.1 micrograms of vitamin K (10 percent of DV)

European Food Safety Agency Recommendation

The European Food Safety Agency regulation states that extra virgin olive oil with a polyphenol level of 250mg / kg and above can make health claims. However, it is also very specific about which polyphenols this applies to. It specifically states that this must include hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives, (oleuropein and tyrosol). So long as these polyphenols are present, the beneficial effects can be obtained with a daily intake of around 20ml of olive oil.

At this level of polyphenol, 1 tablespoon will have around 7.1 mg/kg (250 / 35) So to get the health benefits you would need to take around 3 tablespoons per day.

Because the concentration of polyphenols in Morocco Gold is much higher than the standard, you will get the associated health benefits with around 2 tablespoons per day.

Due to the numerous health benefits of extra virgin olive oil it is typically used in cooking,but eating or drinking it raw is even healthier. A lot of health experts recommend drinking extra virgin olive oil in the morning, here’s why:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps in Weight Loss

The idea of consuming olive oil this way comes from the Mediterranean diet, which, despite its share of naysayers, has been found to be effective. Olive oil has an acid called oleic acid, which gives the feeling of fullness and promotes the feeling of satiety.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aids Detoxification

The idea of a digestive cleanse has been denounced by some health experts. But as per few experts, an olive oil and lemon detox cleanse has benefits for the digestive system in the short term.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps Prevent Colon Cancer

According to various studies, drinking extra virgin olive oil may prevent the formation of free radicals in the body, and reduce the incidence of colon cancer. This is because olive oil is full of antioxidants.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Help Promote Healthy Skin

Anything full of antioxidants is always great for the skin. Just like Vitamin E, antioxidants also slow the ageing of skin. Olive oil has an abundance of both of these.

So now you know! All you need to do, to make the most of this amazing morning tonic, is to take the juice of a ripe lemon and add it to a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and drink it up! The better the quality of olive oil, the more beneficial this exercise will be for you. You can also add a little bit of water to make the mixture more palatable and improve its cleansing properties.

Why Choose Morocco Gold?

Quality matters when it comes to reaping the full benefits of extra virgin olive oil. Morocco Gold takes pride in its rich aroma, low acidity, and vibrant taste, all while preserving the integrity of authentic, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. It’s the perfect companion for health enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

Start Your Wellness Journey with Every Drizzle

Making that initial commitment to health can feel overwhelming, but sometimes all it takes is one small change. By placing extra virgin olive oil, like Morocco Gold, at the heart of your wellness plan, you introduce a simple, flavourful, and profoundly beneficial component to your life.

Are you ready to transform your mornings and beyond? Incorporate Morocco Gold into your daily routine and experience the path to ultimate wellness—one drizzle at a time.

Discover the benefits of Morocco Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil today.