The blessing of liquid gold
In Tuscany, olive oil is not a simple ingredient that is used sparingly. It's a constant presence, a gesture I've recited every day since I started cooking at the age of fifteen alongside my grandmother. I don't measure olive oil; I pay it with generosity, with a form of gratitude. It is the liquid gold that binds all the elements of our cuisine, bringing not only its unique flavor, but also a life force that no other food possesses. It is a daily blessing on our table.
Pouring olive oil is performing a health ritual. We feel its scent of cut grass and bitter almond rising from the plate, already announcing to the body the pleasure and satiety to come. It is a gesture of trust in nature and in our own biology. Extra virgin olive oil is a living product, rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, which protects our cells and soothes our system. It is the pillar on which my entire nutritional balance rests.
Stability regained
What fascinates me most about olive oil is the body sensation it gives. After a plate of vegetables or fish generously drizzled with oil, I feel an energetic stability that persists for hours. No sudden hunger, no drop in morale, no blood sugar crash. Just a calm, assured presence. My body feels deeply nourished, its basic needs are met. It is an energy that does not shout, but supports with absolute fidelity.
This stability allows me to live my days with renewed clarity of mind. I am no longer a slave to my cravings or mood swings. Olive oil acts as a metabolic regulator, smoothing out my insulin curves and giving my brain the fuel it needs to function at its best. It's a feeling of immense freedom to no longer have to worry about your next meal every two hours. Olive oil brings me inner peace.
A philosophy of life
Olive oil is much more than just a source of lipids. It is an embodied philosophy, a way of being in the world. It represents patience – that of the olive tree which takes decades to produce its best fruit – and rigor – that of cold pressing which preserves the integrity of the product. By choosing quality olive oil, we choose to respect time and the work of the land. It’s protection for our hearts, clarity for our minds, and a story we tell with every bite.
When I was a child, my grandmother took me directly to the producer to buy the oil of the year. She would dip a piece of bread (which I replace today with a slice of crunchy vegetable) in the fresh oil and say: 'Elena, here's health.' She was right. She instinctively knew what science confirms today. Olive oil is the secret to the longevity and vitality of our villages. It is a precious heritage that I carry with pride.
From generation to generation
At 42, I continue this ritual with the same fervor. I see my children doing the same, learning by example the value of this liquid gold. Olive oil creates an invisible continuity between generations, a link of health and pleasure that spans time. She is the witness to our shared meals, our laughter and our confidences. By putting it at the center of my low-carb cooking, I'm not going on a diet; I celebrate my culture and I protect my future.
Olive oil is the simple answer to the complexity of the modern world. It brings us back to the essential, to the raw product, to the truth of taste. It teaches us that health is a daily pleasure, a generosity that we grant to ourselves. Each drop of oil is a promise of well-being, an investment in our vitality. Tuscany flows through my veins through this oil, and it gives me the strength to live each moment fully.
The soul of the table
Extra virgin olive oil is the beating heart of our health and identity. She is proof that fat can be synonymous with elegance and vitality.
I invite you to make olive oil the queen of your kitchen. Choose it carefully, taste it like a great wine and use it without fear. Let it transform your dishes and your energy. Rediscover the joy of deep satiety and lasting clarity of mind. Olive oil is a gift from the earth; let us honor him at every meal. ¡Viva l’olio d’oliva e viva la vita!
