Ariel Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil the Benefits of Using Moroccan Olive Oil
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ARIEL MOROCCAN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL THE BENEFITS OF USING MOROCCAN OLIVE OIL 1. Olive oil has some significant health benefits. First of all, let’s delve into the benefits of olive oil in general. In addition to being delicious and versatile, olive oil is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenol compounds, which are believed to slow the development of a range of diseases. Olive oil may improve heart health. In the 2013 PREDIMED study, more than 7,000 adults in Spain consumed a Mediterranean diet with either mixed nuts or more than four tablespoons of olive oil each day (with fat 1.5g per tbsp, just 2 percent daily value, and sodium 0mg). The study found that this group had a significantly lower risk of experiencing a major cardiovascular event than those eating a low-fat diet. In fact, the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death from heart disease was Morocco has always been a land of olives. Over the millenia, the olive tree has 28% lower among the group on the Mediterranean diet with nuts, and 31% lower in the group become imbued with the culture, cuisine, habits, rhythms, and seasons of the with Mediterranean diet and olive oil· Olive oil may help your brain function, too. A 2019 study country and a passion for the production of olive oil has been passed on from on mice suggested that consuming oleocanthal-rich Moroccan extra virgin olive oil may help slow or halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. (As you’ll read below, the olives grown in generation to generation, bringing people together over the values of conviviality Morocco may have a particularly strong effect)· Olive oil may have cancer-preventing and hospitality. Olive oil is widely recognised as one of the world’s healthiest oils.In properties. People who live in Mediterranean regions have relatively lower rates of cancer. fact, people tend to live longer and healthier lives in regions where olive oil is a Over the years, research has shown that olive oil may have something to do with that. A 2011 staple part of the diet.Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the highest quality olive oil research review found that women who consumed the highest levels of olive oil had a lower available, extracted from the olive fruit without the use of any heat or chemicals. risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. While more research is needed, these results are promising. When you think about olive oil country, your mind probably travels to Spain, Italy, and Greece. You’re right – these countries are the world’s top three producers of 2. Morocco’s climate is a perfect match. The bulk of the country’s olive production takes place in the Atlas Mountains, a mountain olive oil. But you might be surprised to hear that the sixth-largest producer of olive range in northwestern Africa that spans Morocco, nearby Marrakech, Algeria, and Tunisia, oil is Morocco, their North African neighbor to the south. When it comes to and separates the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast from the Sahara Desert. Its varied terroir, Moroccan olive oil, it’s not just about the volume – their olive oils are now winning with a variety of altitudes and micro-climates, creates unique flavors. There are mild winters awards.For those who have traveled to Morocco, it’s an easy concept to and warm, dry summers, which make an ideal climate for the highest quality olive trees. With understand. You’ll see olives tossed in harissa, a fiery local spice, and placed on clay and coarse sands, the trees are able to thrive, especially at the foot of the high atlas the table for pre-dinner snacking. You’ll find them in a tagine, adding some salty mountains. umami to the local stew that's already flavorful with a hint of artichoke. You’ll pass them while wandering through the maze-like souks, shimmering and piled high 3. Production is increasing. Olives have been growing on this land since ancient times. Charcoal analysis found that the outside of market stalls.where there are olives, there can be olive oil. And, as it wild olive tree was present in Morocco as early as the 9th millennium BCE. However, the local turns out, Morocco is producing some pretty impressive product. In fact, there’s people were hunter-gatherers and did not spend their time cultivating olives trees.Nowadays, never been a better time to try this premium olive oil from Morocco. Here are the of course, that has changed. According to the International Olive Council, Morocco is now the reasons why you should start using Moroccan olive oil (or keep it up if you already sixth-largest producer of olive oil in the world. In 1991, they produced 36,000 tons. In 2019, they’re up to 145,000 tons. are). Ariel Prestige an exceptional extra virgin olive oil derived from the finest Moroccan 4. Morocco’s olive oil is winning awards. olives, processed through first cold extraction. Its complex fruitiness, green and As production has increased, so has the quality. In 2020, Morocco won three awards at the ripe with aromatic spice notes, will bring the unique taste of Morocco to your table NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. This was exciting news for Morocco’s olive-producing Research suggests that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive promotes cardiac, community – they won just one award in 2019 and none in 2018.The olive oils are judged gastric, and overall health, helping the body better cope with bacterial and viral based on a number of qualities: fruitiness, pungency, complexity, harmony, bitterness, and infections such as COVID persistence. With several winners from Morocco, it seems that Moroccan olive oil is finally being recognized by the international community.Some varieties of organic extra virgin olive oil can even have notes of red apples and hints of of mature bananas. 5. Morocco is home to the delightful Picholine varietal. Here’s the takeaway. In Morocco, many of the top olive oil makers use the Picholine olive variety. Originally from Moroccan olive oil has all of the health benefits of Italian, Greek, Spanish, Californian, and all the south of France, the Picholine olive is green and medium-sized with an elongated shape. other olive oils, including potential advantages for heart and brain health and cancer The balanced fruitiness of the Moroccan Picholine variety is delicious for crisp salads and fish prevention. Made in the unique terroir surrounding the Atlas Mountains, Moroccan olive oil has dishes. Its flavor also has a little nuttiness.Additional varieties often used in Moroccan blends a flavor all its own.Perhaps the terroir is to thank for Morocco’s recent rise on the olive oil include the Arbequina variety and the Dahbia autochthonous variety.In fact, when compared scene. They’re winning more awards than ever before. Once you have some Moroccan olive with other varieties of olive oil, the Picholine olive may have a neuroprotective effect against oil in your pantry, it’s a perfect time to delve into the delicious world of Moroccan cuisine Alzheimer's. Picholine olives have a particularly high amount of hydroxycinnamic acids, which may be helpful for reducing oxidative stress in neurodegenerative disorders. 6. The industry supports Moroccan women. According to the International Olive Council, olives are the main fruit grown in Morocco, making up 65% of the country’s tree-growing land. As such, olive cultivation has increased the value of the land and allowed people to settle in the mountain regions.Olive growing provides more than 51 million working days every year, which equates to 380,000 jobs. Twenty percent of these jobs are held by women. 7. Olive oil can be a beauty treatment, too. Moroccan argan oil is a popular beauty treatment for hair and skin, but Moroccan olive oil can serve as a moisturizer as well. You can apply it directly to the skin unfiltered, or apply to your hair as a pre-treatment before shampooing.In fact, some dermatologists say that applying olive oil to the face can prevent some signs of aging. As aesthetic plastic surgeon Paul Lorenc told Byrdie, “Olive oil contains antioxidants that fight free-radical damage, as well as an ingredient called squalene, which is extremely hydrating. It's been used on skin since ancient times—even Cleopatra was a fan.”Here are a few ways to use olive oil as a beauty treatment:· Remove waxy makeup like mascara and waterproof eyeliner.· Apply as a moisturizer when your skin is still wet.· Use on your eyelashes like a conditioner. 8. You can use it to make authentic Moroccan cuisine. Would you rather eat your olive oil than apply it? That’s understandable! Moroccan olive oil can be used for all your culinary needs, but it’s a good reason to experiment with some authentic Moroccan recipes. Here are a few ideas to try:· Make a classic harissa, the North African hot sauce made with olive oil and sun-dried chilis that are crushed together into a fiery paste. While it’s traditionally made by drying chilis outside in the sun, it’s also possible to dry them in the oven.· Taktouka is a popular salad made with green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. The bell peppers are grilled so that their sweetness comes out. Unlike an American salad, this Moroccan salad is more like a dip, served warm or cold with bread.· Olive oil is also prominent in the Moroccan classic, tagine (pictured). A tagine is a slow- cooked stew that’s often sweet, thanks to fruity notes from raisins or prunes, and also savory, featuring a meat like lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often olives.