Liquid Gold Olive Oil. It sounds like something you’d hear in a luxury skincare commercial. Who knew that Grammy-nominated artist Kelis would be bringing more than her “Milkshake” to the yard?
But here we are.
Kelis—flipped the script on everyone when she entered her farming era. A true example of following your own north star. We still remember all of the screaming and the big hair. I am personally grateful for the “I Hate You So Much Right Now” anthem that she gave us. So useful, in so many ways. Lol.
Kelis Is The Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming
Harlem born Kelis is a bonafide farmer. She recently moved her family to Kenya and I enjoy following her farming and life adventures on Instagram. I love that she is Black woman and a farmer. Owning land, growing food, and creating wellness in her own way. But she has always done things differently.
Kelis trained at Le Cordon Bleu and built a reputation as a serious culinary creative. During the global reset of the pandemic, she leaned all the way in—relocating her family and fully committing to farm life.
I received Kelis’ Liquid Gold Olive Oil as a gift a few years ago. Produced under her brand Bounty & Full, the oil and so many of the products on her site are part of a much bigger story about food, wellness and what it means to be truly nourished from the inside out.
My Own Turning Point with Food
As some of you know, my journey wasn’t on a farm. It started with pain. Inflammation with a whopping dose of Fatigue. I went from Okay to OMG and it all forced me to stop and seek help. Okay, not immediately but I eventually got there. You know I had to go around the circle a few time making guesses and trying to solve all of my pain problems with over the counter meds before I finally gave in.
Growing up in the Bronx, I saw chronic disease every where in our community. Diabetes. Heart disease. High blood pressure. It was normal—but should it have been? When I began shifting toward more plant-based foods, I wasn’t trying to be “on trend.” I was trying to feel well. The journey to wellness led to the creation of Black Girls Eat.
So What is the Liquid Gold Olive Oil and Black Girls Eat Connection?
As I moved away from dairy products like butter, I became more familiar with olive oil and its nutritional properties. I appreciate that olive oil is anti-inflammatory, helps to lower LDL cholesterol and supports heart health. But I really appreciate that I can buy it and support a Black owned/Woman owned business at the same time. That’s why I wanted write about Kelis and her Liquid Gold Olive Oil.
I am here for the culture….Always.
More About Liquid Gold Olive Oil
Mono-saturated fats are associated with supporting heart health and suggested when swapping out saturated fats. You can find mono-saturated fats in olive oils like Liquid Gold Olive Oil but also in avocado, nuts, and seeds. Olive oil is also a strong source for vitamin E and plant compounds called polyphenols, which support healthy cells and help to fight oxidative stress.
For many, transitioning from butter and margarine to olive oil is a first step in a plant-based life. If you are interested in lowering risk for cardiovascular disease, improving your cholesterol or reducing inflammation, you may find ways to incorporate olive oil into your meals. But be mindful. One teaspoon of olive oil offers 40 calories. Everything in moderation has never been more true.
Kelis’ journey into farming and food is proof that creativity does not have to just stay in one lane. We can express ourselves in music, in soil, in the kitchen and in the ways that we nourish ourselves each day.
And One More Thing…
Food is more than what’s on the plate — it’s creativity, discovery, flavor, and the experiences we share around it. I’m exploring all of it, one plant-forward adventure at a time. If you’re ready to try new flavors, experiment with bold ingredients, discover exciting products, and make plant-based living fun and approachable, come join me.
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