Organic olive oil could possibly be the secret ingredient to making family meals tastier and healthier. We’ve prepared everything you need to understand about why organic olive oil is such a powerhouse ingredient and how to incorporate it into your busy life. Let’s go on a journey to learn about the greatness of organic olive oil together, shall we? (Bring your taste buds and your appetite.)

First, let’s set the stage. In case a reminder is needed, moms have some of the toughest jobs on the planet. They have to juggle careers, sporting events, piano recitals, homework, “things only mom can do right,” and on top of all that, figure out how to get healthy meals on the table every night and so much more. So, this begs the question, how can busy moms incorporate organic olive oil as a regular ingredient in their meals? And, why should they?

How To Amp Up Family Meals With Organic Olive Oil

The Organic Olive Oil Backstory – Olive oil is an oily extract that comes from, you guessed it, olives. Olives are the fruits produced by the olive tree. Olive trees are predominantly found in the Mediterranean region but are also a large staple crop of California as well as South American countries like Argentina and Chile. The oil is extracted through a process of pressing whole olives. Olives with larger pits and less flesh are best for milling into olive oil.

The Benefits of Adding Organic Olive Oil To The Mix – Experts are in agreement that olive oil offers a boatload of benefits to your health. Olive Oil is a heralded addition to anyone’s diet because it:

• Is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats
• Contains antioxidants
• Has strong antioxidant properties
• Has been linked to helping prevent strokes
• May protect against heart disease
• Is not associated with weight gain or obesity
• May be beneficial in combatting Alzheimer’s Disease
• May reduce incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
• Has antibacterial properties

The Case for Organic – For these reasons and more, the case can be made that olive oil is one of the healthiest fats on the planet. Recent research has shown that the benefits of choosing organic olive oil far outweigh the advantages of using the conventional option. Grown almost entirely in Europe, the certification process is strict. Busy moms can feel a level of confidence in their choice, knowing they are adding a healthy ingredient to their family’s meals.

Cooking With Organic Olive Oil 101 – Olive oil is a popular ingredient in
cooking, cosmetics, medicine, soaps and even as a fuel for traditional lamps. Of course, we also know about the popularity of enjoying olive oil for bread dipping and salad dressing bases, but a whole world of opportunities await, even the busiest cooks among us.

Everyday Organic Olive Oil Uses for the Busy Mom:

• Drizzle over fresh vegetables for a yummy roasted dish that seals in all the flavor. From zucchini to carrots to broccoli (or a colorful mix of all three), organic oil drizzled with a few spices mixed in make for a delicious take on the family veggie side dish. Low prep time, ready in 15-20 minutes and delicious – you don’t even have to tell them how healthy it is.

• Use as a base for stir-fry’s – the go-to healthy weeknight meal. Start your stir-fry with the healthy fat of organic olive oil. It will add a subtle flavor and add a powerhouse of health benefits to this already nutritional meal.

• Mix with flavorings for the perfect marinade. Mix up a marinade with olive oil, lemon juice, salt/pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and rosemary for chicken, pork and fish to take flavor off the charts. Of course, you can get creative with the ingredients. There are no limits to imagination!

• Add as a healthy sub for butter in popular dishes. Organic olive oil is one of the healthiest fats available. The other bit of good news is that it works amazingly in place of other less perfect fats. Olive oil can replace butter in dishes like baked potatoes, garlic bread and soups. It is also a great, healthy replacement for butter, vegetable or canola oil in many baked dishes.

Flora Fine Foods offers top quality organic extra virgin olive oil straight from the groves of Puglia, the south-eastern tip of Italy bordered by the Adriatic Sea on the east, the Ionian Sea on the southeast and by the Gulf of Taranto in the south. It is 100% Italian extra virgin olive and is cold-pressed to ensure the richest flavor. Adding the heart-healthy oil to your family’s diet will take flavors to the next level and become an integral part of quick weeknight meals while adding an element of love that busy moms everywhere understand matters more than anything else!

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