Enjoying deliciously tasting chocolates infused with our Culinary Argan Oil (www.culinaryarganoil.com). These chocolates were created by the awesome chocolatier Mr. Ginga Suto and were sent to us by Ms. Misao Itoh. Beautifully balanced, and a treat for your palate! Mr. Suto’s creates “chocolate that’s delicious as well as healthy and energizing. Cacao has various health […]
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Webmd. confirms health benefits.
by kamala onArgan oil is best known as an additive to hair and skin products, but its uses go beyond cosmetics. Argan oil has a sweet, nutty flavor that’s perfect for a wide variety of foods. It’s also known as one of the rarest culinary oils in the world. The oil comes from the argan tree, which […]
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The Biggest Reason Why the Okinawan Diet Works
by kamala onOkinawa, an island prefecture in southern Japan, stands out among a country that is already well known for longevity. They have a much lower rate of coronary heart disease compared to mainland Japan. Mortality rates from coronary heart disease and cancers in Okinawans, Japanese, and Americans (Source) A separate study on Japanese centennials living in […]
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Get to know visual artist Kaki Okumura, her food culture and lifestyle philosophy
by kamala onAbout a year and a half ago I read “Finally Getting in Shape: The Japanese Rule to a Healthy Diet”. Kaki Okamura’s articles are published in Mark Bittman’s famed Heated, Medium and her own Japanese Wellness Blog: www.kakikata.space Kaki writes beautiful, informative and her blogs and artwork triggers inspiration and curiosity. Culinary Argan Oil […]
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International Chefs Day created a virtual toolkit for workshops, with a special focus on children!
by kamala onWHEN IS INTERNATIONAL CHEFS DAY? Each year on October 20th, Worldchefs celebrates International Chefs Day. Since its creation by the Late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher in 2004, Worldchefs has been committed to using International Chefs Day to celebrate our noble profession, always remembering that it is our duty to pass on our knowledge and culinary […]
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More than the Mediterranean Diet…
by kamala onFollowing a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk Boston, MA – Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The findings add support for the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which […]
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Exploratory survey on Culinary Argan Oil; what the culi pro’s think.
by kamala onExploratory survey on Culinary Argan Oil Scientists and researchers, worldwide, have published more than 200 studies related to Argan. The recently created website arganinfocenter.ma strives to be a platform for the argan community, also featuring abstracts of studies and trade info. The edible, culinary version of USDA certified organic extra virgin argan oil (EVAO), gets […]
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Are Argan trees found in the inland of Morocco better suited to be used for regeneration in dryland areas?
by kamala onDoes it matter to know how freely water vapor can pass through the leaves – stomatal conductance-? Dr. A. Chakhchar, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco and 8 other scientists published a study on drought-tolerant Argan trees. Climate change is a fact, and endangers all and everything. Endemic plants and trees: what’s their future? In August […]
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New research related to Culinary (or: edible) Argan oil, recently published.
by kamala onLab test finds different results for the anti-inflammatory effects of polyphenolic extracts through extraction processes. Dr. Mourad Kharbach, Vrije University Brussels, Belgium and 7 other scientists examined and assessed the in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of polyphenolic extracts from culinary argan oil. The two extraction processes: Mechanical pressing, and hand pressing. We, at Culinary Argan Oil, […]
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