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Gourmet and Healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gifts for Clients, Coworkers, Friends or Family 

Gourmet and Healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gift...

As 2022 begins, how many of us are making plans to be healthier? I know I am, but how? There are many ways we can increase our health this year....

Gourmet and Healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gifts for Clients, Coworkers, Friends or Family 

As 2022 begins, how many of us are making plans to be healthier? I know I am, but how? There are many ways we can increase our health this year. Some of them seem way harder than others, like running a marathon or maybe goat yoga. While these are both great ideas, I suggest that we all start with something a little bit easier. Add more quality olive oil to our diet. For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet ranks as the best overall diet according to U.S. News & World Report. If you don’t already know, the main component of the Mediterranean diet is extra virgin olive oil. Now I don’t know about you, but I would love to add a good olive oil to my diet and finish the year healthier than I started. (Maybe I can add in the marathon and the goat yoga next year. 😊 ) Be careful though when purchasing the extra virgin olive oil for your new health plan. There is a difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil. If you want the health benefits, there is certain criteria you need to look for. A true extra virgin olive oil will be polyphenol rich and have a high polyphenol count (over 400). These polyphenols in the oil are micronutrients that are found in plant foods. These micronutrients are believed to improve cardiovascular health as well as cognitive function. The main polyphenol found in EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) is oleocanthal. Another way to ensure that your olive oil is healthy is to buy oil that is certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC). In order for an oil to be certified, it must first pass a few rigorous tests. The oil must be below .5 percent acidity...

5 Things You Need from Pasolivo If You're a Young Professional and You Love Good Food

5 Things You Need from Pasolivo If You're a You...

Setting up your first house or apartment is an exciting time. It's also a time when you quickly realize how much you don't know and how smart your parents actually...

5 Things You Need from Pasolivo If You're a Young Professional and You Love Good Food

Setting up your first house or apartment is an exciting time. It's also a time when you quickly realize how much you don't know and how smart your parents actually are. You may even—gasp—find yourself asking them for advice almost daily. Maybe you're a family member or friend who knows how hard it is to step out into the world on your own for the first time and want to encourage your young professional to eat more than microwaved meat pockets and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Either way, we have a few items that should be a part of setting up the kitchen of anyone who loves to cook, eat, or serve up a good meal. Press Club Membership The best kind of purchase is the one that keeps your kitchen stocked with everything you need AND gives you a discount for all the things in between. Let's face it, you're going to spend $20 a pop on avocado toast. We're not judging you, but we are saying we could help you do a lot more with a lot less money. Baking Basics Our Baking Basics set includes our Lemon Zest Olive Oil (500 ml), a spice and salt of your choice, and a really great looking olive wood spoon which will be a conversation piece next time you have people over on the weekend. If you love to bake, this is a must have on your counter or in your cupboard. Pasolivo Classics Collection If you're looking to set yourself up with the foodie basics but want to be versatile and watch your pennies, we suggest the Pasolivo Classics Collection that includes our Classic Olive Oil (500 ml), Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar, Pacific Blue Kosher Sea Salt, and Lemon Pepper Blend Spice. There is a lot of dishes that...

5 Valentine's Day Gifts from Pasolivo That  Will Make Your Evening Remarkable

5 Valentine's Day Gifts from Pasolivo That Wil...

We've put together a list of 5 gifts from our shop that will make the heart of your health-conscious beloved go pitter patter. We'll leave it to you to decide...

5 Valentine's Day Gifts from Pasolivo That Will Make Your Evening Remarkable

We've put together a list of 5 gifts from our shop that will make the heart of your health-conscious beloved go pitter patter. We'll leave it to you to decide whether it's for you or the gifts.