Olive Oil, Longevity, and the Mediterranean Way of Life: #79

Episode 79 – Olive Oil, Longevity, and the Mediterranean Way of Life With Carol Amendola D’Anca In this episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, Alan J. Welch speaks with Carol Amendola D’Anca, a board-certified and licensed clinical nutritionist who specialises in longevity and the role of high-quality extra virgin olive oil in long-term health. Drawing from her clinical background and her experiences visiting longevity regions in Italy — including the Blue Zone of Sardinia — Carol explains why olive oil is such an important pillar of the Mediterranean diet. But as she points out, longevity in Mediterranean cultures goes far beyond food alone. During the conversation, Alan and Carol also reflect on their personal connections to southern Italy, particularly the Naples region, and how daily lifestyle habits — walking, community, shared meals, and time outdoors — contribute to healthier and longer lives. Carol also shares practical guidance for choosing high-quality olive oil, explaining common mistakes consumers make when buying olive oil and how to read labels more effectively. She discusses why harvest dates, bottle type, and freshness matter, and offers tips for storing olive oil properly to preserve its nutritional benefits. The episode highlights how small lifestyle choices — from the quality of ingredients to the way people gather around the table — can have a meaningful impact on long-term health and well-being. In This Episode Why extra virgin olive oil plays a key role in the Mediterranean diet Insights from Italy’s longevity regions and Blue Zones Common mistakes people make when buying olive oil How to read olive oil labels and identify high-quality oil Practical tips for storing and using olive oil The importance of lifestyle factors such as community, movement, and shared meals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WvBzmQfpgc Unlisted YouTube Video with some echo. Resources Mentioned Carol Amendola D’Anca Website https://wholehealthlongevity.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@carolamendoladanca Recommended Olive Oil https://delibaoliveoil.com/pages/deliba-fresh-pressed-olive-oil-club-1?bg_ref=gZtZgykmLZ&tid1=web1 Olive Oil Label Decoder http://wholehealthlongevity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Binder1.pdf How to Store and Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil http://wholehealthlongevity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/how-to-use-and-store-evoo-bonus-document.pdf