It’s common practice to associate the quality of the olive oil with its color. For some reason, some people think that a darker color is an indication of better quality. Well, I have to stop you right there to refute this misconception. The color of the olive oil is not an indication of its quality. … Continue reading
In a recent episode of the famous TV show Anderson Cooper 360 titled ‘Diet wars: Mediterranean vs. low fat’, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent at CNN explained the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and how it compares to the low fat diets. For those who are not familiar with the Mediterranean diet, it is … Continue reading
In my previous article titled ‘Testing your olive oil with Dr. Oz, the Fridge Test”, I have discussed a simple test that can be conducted from home to determine whether your olive oil is really pure or not. Dr. Oz advised his viewers to put their extra virgin olive oil in the refrigerator, if it … Continue reading
It is widely known that olive oil has a multitude of health benefits. One of these benefits is that olive oil can help lower the “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in our body. Among the first things a doctor looks at when doing a general check up is your level of cholesterol. The Low Density Lipoprotein also … Continue reading
A wide range of flavors can be found in extra virgin olive oil. Flavors are determined by a number of factors, including the variety (type) of the olive, where it’s grown (climate, soil), the ripeness of the fruit when harvested and the milling process. Similar to wine tasting, olive oil is a sensory experience, which … Continue reading
Let’s say you’ve picked a very nice bottle of olive oil, it tastes great and you’re proud of your choice. Well that’s great news, however it’s not enough. The quality of the olive oil will start degrading as soon as you open the bottle. So proper storage is essential and will slow down the degradation … Continue reading
A study conducted by the UC Davis Olive Center revealed that 65% of imported oils sold in the US don’t meet the basic standards for extra virgin olive oil. Food fraud is a serious concern as it affects our health. According to Dr. Oz show titled ‘Investigate supermarket food fraud’ a simple test called ‘the … Continue reading
It’s not uncommon to be confused when choosing a bottle of olive oil. The variety of grades available in the market makes it hard to differentiate among them, especially when some of the terminologies are not familiar to the buyer. Before discussing the different grades, it is important to shed the light on some essential … Continue reading
As you walk in the food isle of a supermarket, you’ll probably notice the large amount of space allocated for extra virgin olive oil bottles. Consumers are well aware of its health benefits, and it tastes good, so it’s selling pretty well. But before buying your next bottle, keep in mind these easy tips that … Continue reading
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