https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:50:37 +0000 us https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/ https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/615114/themes/18953/assets/logo.png?20260725202309 https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/what-new-research-says-about-olive-oil-and-brain-h/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/what-new-research-says-about-olive-oil-and-brain-h/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0000 Extra virgin olive oil has long been recognized as a foundational ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, often associated with heart health and longevity.

But emerging research is now pointing to something more:

The type of olive oil you use may play a role in supporting cognitive function and long-term brain health.

A recent study published in Medical Xpress highlights how olive oil—specifically extra virgin and virgin varieties—may influence memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/the-new-dietary-guidelines-put-olive-oil-at-the-ce/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/the-new-dietary-guidelines-put-olive-oil-at-the-ce/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 For decades, nutrition guidelines have focused on what not to eat — fewer calories, less fat, avoid this, limit that. The newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) mark a meaningful shift away from restriction and toward nourishment.
Instead of prescribing rigid meal plans, the new DGA introduces a simplified, flexible food pyramid designed to guide better choices rather than dictate exact diets. The core message is refreshingly clear:
Eat real food most of the time.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/read-this-before-you-reach-for-avocado-oil-for-hig/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/read-this-before-you-reach-for-avocado-oil-for-hig/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 If you’ve been told to grab avocado oil for high-heat cooking because it has a higher smoke point than olive oil, you’re not alone.
Over the past decade, “high smoke point” has become one of the most repeated marketing claims in the cooking oil aisle. But here’s the part most people don’t hear:
Smoke point is not the best measure of how healthy or stable an oil is when you cook with it.
Before you swap out your extra virgin olive oil, here’s what the science actually says.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/health-benefits-associated-with-consuming-extra-vi/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/health-benefits-associated-with-consuming-extra-vi/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 Could a traditional food have pain- and inflammation-reducing effects similar to over the counter pain medicine like ibuprofen?]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/a-drizzle-of-this-pantry-staple-could-make-your-ve/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/a-drizzle-of-this-pantry-staple-could-make-your-ve/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 Researchers found that adding just a touch of the beloved ingredient to vegetable patties led to higher levels of good-for-you fats and certain antioxidants. Another bonus? They tasted better, too.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/why-olive-oil-helps-vegetables-absorb-more-nutrien/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/why-olive-oil-helps-vegetables-absorb-more-nutrien/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 After the holiday swirl of cookies, cocktails, and “just one more snack,” January is when many people crave a reset. It’s a natural time to return to healthier eating habits — but that doesn’t require a complicated plan or restrictive routine.
One of the simplest upgrades you can make is also one of the most effective:
Add extra virgin olive oil to your vegetables.
Not only does olive oil make vegetables taste better, it also helps your body absorb more of the nutrients that make them so beneficial.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/research-demonstrates-potential-of-oleuropein-in-b/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/research-demonstrates-potential-of-oleuropein-in-b/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 The olive oil phenol oleuropein has been shown to be effective at alleviating ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with rising global rates.
A new study, published in a special issue of the journal Foods, indicates that the mechanisms by which it does so open up new avenues of treatment for this and other colorectal diseases.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/mediterranean-diet-benefits-patients-with-lupus-st/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/mediterranean-diet-benefits-patients-with-lupus-st/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 Systemic lupus erythematosus patients who followed the Mediterranean dietexperienced an improvement in the clinical course of the disease, according to a study from the University of Granada.

Scientists at the university and the Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada studied 280 patients with lupus, starting in 2017. They assessed participants’ adherence to the Mediterranean diet and their general lifestyle.]]> https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/med-diet-benefits-similar-to-walking-4000-steps-st/ https://shop.theanointedolivellc.com/blogs/education-and-insights/med-diet-benefits-similar-to-walking-4000-steps-st/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:07:55 +0000 A new study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology shows that the benefits of a Mediterranean diet are similar to walking 4,000 steps a day.]]>