Olive Oil Guide

USDA Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: What the C...

The USDA Organic seal on an olive oil bottle answers one question: Were the olives grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMOs? It does not tell you anything about...

USDA Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: What the C...

The USDA Organic seal on an olive oil bottle answers one question: Were the olives grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMOs? It does not tell you anything about...

Olive Oil vs. Coconut Oil: Which Wins for Heart...

Coconut oil spent a decade being called a superfood. The cardiovascular research never backed it up. This article compares both oils head-to-head — fat profiles, what each one does to...

Olive Oil vs. Coconut Oil: Which Wins for Heart...

Coconut oil spent a decade being called a superfood. The cardiovascular research never backed it up. This article compares both oils head-to-head — fat profiles, what each one does to...

Olive Oil Fraud: The Industry Problem and How t...

Olive oil is one of the most faked foods in the world. UC Davis testing found that the majority of imported extra-virgin olive oil sold at major US retailers did...

Olive Oil Fraud: The Industry Problem and How t...

Olive oil is one of the most faked foods in the world. UC Davis testing found that the majority of imported extra-virgin olive oil sold at major US retailers did...

Olive Oil and Inflammation Markers: What Blood ...

You can't feel chronic inflammation — it only shows up in a blood test. Researchers have been measuring exactly what happens to those numbers when people add olive oil to...

Olive Oil and Inflammation Markers: What Blood ...

You can't feel chronic inflammation — it only shows up in a blood test. Researchers have been measuring exactly what happens to those numbers when people add olive oil to...

Filtered vs Unfiltered Olive Oil: Which Is Bett...

Unfiltered olive oil starts with more polyphenols than filtered oil from the same pressing — but it also contains enzymes that actively degrade those polyphenols from the moment it leaves...

Filtered vs Unfiltered Olive Oil: Which Is Bett...

Unfiltered olive oil starts with more polyphenols than filtered oil from the same pressing — but it also contains enzymes that actively degrade those polyphenols from the moment it leaves...

Oleic Acid Explained: The Monounsaturated Fat B...

Oleic acid is the main fat in extra virgin olive oil — it makes up 65 to 83% of the oil by weight, which makes it the largest single thing...

Oleic Acid Explained: The Monounsaturated Fat B...

Oleic acid is the main fat in extra virgin olive oil — it makes up 65 to 83% of the oil by weight, which makes it the largest single thing...