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Olive Leaf Tea: A Mediterranean Wellness Secret

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For centuries, the Mediterranean lifestyle has been celebrated for its focus on natural, plant-based remedies, and one of its best-kept secrets is olive leaf tea. Made from the leaves of olive trees, Pasolivo Lavender Chamomile Olive Leaf Tea is brimming with powerful antioxidants and other natural compounds that support various aspects of health. Let’s dive into the many benefits of olive leaf tea, and why you should consider adding it to your wellness routine. The Health Benefits of Olive Leaf Tea A Natural Antioxidant Powerhouse: Olive leaves contain polyphenols, potent antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. One of the most notable polyphenols in olive leaf tea is oleuropein, a compound renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Drinking olive leaf tea can help protect your body against oxidative stress, linked to aging and various chronic diseases. Supports Heart Health: Heart health is one of the most significant areas where olive leaf tea shines. Oleuropein and other compounds in olive leaves have been shown to support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Regular consumption of olive leaf tea...

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The Serotonin Salad: Nourish Your Mental Wellness

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Feel-Good Fuel About 90% of our serotonin is created in our stomach and intestines. It’s synthesized through the essential amino acid tryptophan which is sourced from our diet. It’s commonly found in chicken, eggs, dairy, fish, peanuts, pumpkin and sesame seeds, turkey, and soy products. Consuming high levels of tryptophan and other choice vitamins is a great way to improve mood stability and experience more joy. Talk about feel-good food! Based on these principles, I created The Serotonin Salad. It features ingredients high in tryptophan and a few other vitamins, minerals, and other compounds known to improve mental health. Let’s go over each featured ingredient and its effect on the brain. But First: What is Serotonin? Serotonin, A.K.A “the happy hormone,” is a neurotransmitter that sends messages between your nerve cells. It acts as a natural mood stabilizer. In addition to managing our emotional state, serotonin also plays a role in our ability to learn, form memories, control bowel movements, heal wounds, and regulate sleep and body temperature. Sourcing B-12 and Folic Acid B-12 and folic acid are essential vitamins...

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Start 2018 off right with healthy Pasolivo products

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Our Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil Collection The new year comes with new goals, new mindsets, new ideas, and new achievements. Start 2018 off right with a new focus on a healthier YOU. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a huge part of a healthier diet. Extra Virgin signifies the highest quality of olive oil based on internationally recognized standards. In California, there is an Extra Virgin Certification program (COOC) that ensures that the oil you buy is, in fact, extra virgin. (more…)

7 Reasons why Pasolivo makes the perfect Corporate Gift

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It is that time of year where you are looking for a one-of-a-kind corporate gift, something that is customized or hand-selected, luxurious yet affordable, award-winning or certified, and makes a lasting impression. So why choose Pasolivo when it comes to the ideal Corporate Gift? We have listed out 7 reasons (although there are so many more!) on why Pasolivo makes the perfect Corporate Gift: (more…)

Olive Festival 2017 – Pasolivo

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Attendees of the 14th Annual Olive Festival could take a photo with an olive The 14th Annual Olive Festival in Paso Robles, California over the weekend was a success! If you weren't able to join us, we were the Title Sponsor and provided visitors with a complimentary tasting of our products. Our booth consisted of our award-winning olive oil, olive wood products, seasonings and salts to pair with our olive oil, tea towels, vinegar's, and bath and body products. The Olive Festival offered more than one hundred olive-related products. Right by our booth there was live music, the weather was absolutely amazing, and it was great to meet so many people! This family-friendly event included samplings, a mobile olive oil press, olive oil ice cream, and a cooking contest. (more…)

National Women’s Health Week 2017

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Women celebrating and supporting each other Women's Health Week is "a national effort by an alliance of government organizations to raise awareness about manageable steps women can take to improve their health." --Speakers for Nurses It is never too late to work on your health. This year, the National Women's Health Week starts on Mother's Day and runs through the 20th of May. This week was created to focus on women's health, the importance of positive and healthy behaviors, and how important regular check-ups are. There is also a strong focus on a healthy diet which is where Pasolivo steps in. (more…)