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Dec. 17, 2021
How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Enjoy Its Health Benefits
The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health benefits, but many people are unsure of what it is or how to follow it.
Dec. 9, 2021
Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Healthy and Delicious Baking
Extra virgin olive oil can add new flavors and characteristics to all kinds of baked goods while decreasing the consumption of unhealthy fats.
Nov. 1, 2021
Pairing Extra Virgin Olive Oils with Fish and Meat Dishes
Chefs have their own ways of choosing extra virgin olive oils for fish and meat dishes. The only rule is to insist on quality.
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Oct. 9, 2020
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Olive Oil
Most people still know very little about Liquid Gold. Here a few things everyone should know about this important staple.
Aug. 14, 2020
Why extra virgin olive oil is among the preferred fats for a body in ketosis.
Jul. 30, 2020
How Many Olive Varieties Are There and Which Are the Most Popular?
There are more than one thousand olive varieties growing in dozens of countries on six continents. Here are a few of the most common used in table olive and olive oil production.
Jul. 28, 2020
What Does 'Cold Pressed' Really Mean?
Back when olive oil production was done with presses, the term described the first press of the fresh fruit. Now it's a meaningless buzzword emblazoned on bottles everywhere.
Jun. 21, 2017
World's Healthiest Olive Oil? The Jury's Still Out.
Boundary Bend claimed in a press release that its California blend was declared the "world's healthiest olive oil" at a competition in Spain. Scientists caution, however, that such a distinction is premature and, at worst, misguided.
Dec. 8, 2016
How to Travel Through Customs With Olive Oil: A Survival Guide
At times, you may feel like James Bond on a top secret mission: to successfully transport the crown jewel of the Mediterranean diet. Here are a few tips to ensure the safe arrival of that Liquid Gold.
Nov. 27, 2016
Olive oil can be used as a facial cleanser, makeup remover and deep conditioner. Just like with cooking, using high-quality extra virgin olive oil increases the benefits of use.
Jul. 12, 2016
5 Reasons Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Incredibly Healthy
Here are five of the most important compounds that make extra virgin olive oil a veritable cocktail of health.
May. 17, 2016
Various studies show olive oil is beneficial for infection and infectious diseases having antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial effects.
Oct. 13, 2015
To Filter or Not Filter? Well, it Depends.
University of California at Davis Olive Center researchers looked at the data to settle the age-old debate. What they found is that there's no clear solution.
Aug. 25, 2014
How Packaging Influences Olive Oil Quality
A look at ten years of data reveals the retail packaging that best preserves the nutrients in olive oil.
Nov. 15, 2010
Good Oils Gone Bad: Recognizing Olive Oil Defects
What good olive oil tastes like and how to recognize some of the defects in an oil past its prime.
Nov. 3, 2010
An Introduction to Olive Oil Tasting
In the first in a series of articles addressing basic consumer questions about olive oil written by leading experts, Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne explains olive oil tasting and food-pairing.
Sep. 9, 2010
What You Didn't Know About Olive Pomace Oil: Uses, Benefits and Controversies
Olive pomace oil is made using chemical solvents and heat. Still, the lowly olive oil grade offers some health benefits and useful culinary applications.