Olive oil has long been a desired staple of the Mediterranean diet, known for its contributions to overall health and longevity. Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), a premium type of olive oil, is rich ...
Americans are consuming more olive oil than ever, according to a report released last month. The uptick coincides with research indicating that extra virgin olive oils made from freshly harvested ...
To start, you should be looking for extra-virgin olive oil, as both Emily Lycopolus, olive oil sommelier and author of The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook, and Nancy Harmon Jenkins ...
Olive oil is often sold as ‘extra virgin’, which is unprocessed oil from the olive, and contains many more chemicals associated with the plant such as polyphenols. These are thought to be ...